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Asparagus and Prosciutto Pasta With Ricotta-Mint Pesto Recipe

Asparagus and Prosciutto Pasta With Ricotta-Mint Pesto Recipe

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Asparagus and Prosciutto Pasta With Ricotta-Mint Pesto

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp minced lemon zest
salt
red pepper flakes
1 cup packed fresh mint
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
salt
black pepper
1/2 lb prosciutto or 1/2 lb bacon, diced
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb fresh asparagus, stems trimmed , cut into 3-inch pieces
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 lb campanelle pasta

Directions:

Toast crumbs in 2 teaspoons oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until brown, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in zest, salt, and pepper flakes; set aside.
Process mint, ricotta, 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice, Parmesan, pine nuts, salt, and black pepper for the pesto in a food processor; set aside.
Saute prosciutto in 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over med-high heat until crisp, 3-4 minutes.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil; add the asparagus and boil 2-3 minutes.
With a slotted spoon, transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water, then drain.
Saute asparagus in same skillet used for prosciutto, 5 minutes.
Deglaze the pan with wine and reduce until evaporated; set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions in the same water used to boil the asparagus; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Combine the pasta with pesto and reserved pasta water in the pasta pot, then transfer to a serving bowl.
Top pasta with asparagus, prosciutto, and bread crumb mixture.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	316.57 Kcal (1325 kJ)
Calories from fat	177.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.76g	30%
Cholesterol	39.15mg	13%
Sodium	882.67mg	37%
Potassium	320.32mg	7%
Total Carbs	16.72g	6%
Sugars	2.28g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.84g	7%
Protein	16.05g	32%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	9%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	132.2mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	145.45 Kcal (609 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.08g	30%
Cholesterol	17.99mg	13%
Sodium	405.55mg	37%
Potassium	147.17mg	7%
Total Carbs	7.68g	6%
Sugars	1.05g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.85g	7%
Protein	7.37g	32%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	9%
Iron	0.9mg	11%
Calcium	60.7mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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