Prosciutto and Asparagus Pasta

Health score
16%
Prosciutto and Asparagus Pasta
25 min.
4
683kcal

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Prosciutto and Asparagus Pasta: A Delectable 25-Minute Feast!

Discover the delightful fusion of flavors in our Prosciutto and Asparagus Pasta recipe, a versatile dish that serves as a sumptuous side, a light lunch, or a satisfying main course. In just 25 minutes, you can indulge in this heavenly creation that boasts a well-balanced caloric profile of 683 kcal, with a protein percentage of 11.1%, fat at 57.76%, and carbohydrates rounding up at 31.14%.

This recipe is not only a feast for your palate but also a breeze to prepare. With simple ingredients like angel hair pasta, trimmed asparagus, chile flakes, minced garlic, heavy whipping cream, sliced mushrooms, olive oil, a sliced large onion, grated parmesan cheese, pepper, thinly sliced prosciutto, and a large frying pan and pot, you're on your way to a memorable meal.

The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity and the harmony of flavors. The pasta is cooked to al dente perfection, while the asparagus retains its vibrant green hue, complemented by the rich, savory notes of prosciutto and the earthy taste of mushrooms. The cream sauce, infused with aromatic garlic and onions, along with a hint of spice from the chile flakes, ties everything together in a luxurious symphony of textures and tastes.

Finish it off with a generous sprinkle of grated parmesan, and you have a dish that is as elegant as it is easy to make. Whether you're entertaining guests or looking for a comforting weeknight meal, Prosciutto and Asparagus Pasta is sure to impress with its sophisticated taste and effortless preparation.

Ingredients

  • ounces angel hair pasta 
  • pound asparagus trimmed cut into 1-in. pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 1.3 cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • cups mushrooms sliced
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 large onion sliced
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • ounces pancetta thinly sliced cut into strips

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Drain and return to pot.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic, and mushrooms until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add prosciutto and asparagus and cook until asparagus is bright green, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add cream, 1/4 cup cheese, the pepper, and chile flakes. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes.
  6. Pour sauce with vegetables over pasta and toss to coat.
  7. Serve with more parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories683kcal
Protein11.1%
Fat57.76%
Carbs31.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.75
Glycemic Load
18.57
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.685217463452%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
7.4mg
Kaempferol
1.7mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
19.69mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:683.01kcal
34.15%
Fat:44.58g
68.58%
Saturated Fat:22.57g
141.08%
Carbohydrates:54.08g
18.03%
Net Carbohydrates:48.91g
17.78%
Sugar:7.6g
8.45%
Cholesterol:108.19mg
36.06%
Sodium:330.42mg
14.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.27g
38.55%
Selenium:53.39µg
76.28%
Vitamin K:52.6µg
50.09%
Vitamin A:2091.16IU
41.82%
Manganese:0.82mg
40.81%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
34.16%
Phosphorus:339.87mg
33.99%
Copper:0.57mg
28.55%
Vitamin B3:5.06mg
25.31%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
23.96%
Folate:84.4µg
21.1%
Iron:3.77mg
20.97%
Fiber:5.18g
20.7%
Potassium:688.05mg
19.66%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.36%
Vitamin E:2.79mg
18.62%
Vitamin B5:1.68mg
16.79%
Zinc:2.51mg
16.72%
Magnesium:64.09mg
16.02%
Calcium:155.31mg
15.53%
Vitamin C:9.66mg
11.71%
Vitamin D:1.43µg
9.54%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6.07%