Asparagus Prosciutto Shrimp Pasta
This is recipe is a great way to enjoy the fresh and delicate flavors of asparagus, prosciutto and shrimp. Farfalle (butterflies), also known as bowties, are a fun pasta which works really well here. The different colors, shapes and textures of the asparagus, prosciutto, shrimp, pasta and sauce combine to make Asparagus Prosciutto Shrimp Pasta a very attractive and tasty dish for your table. Keep the colorful theme going with Sicilian Orange Salad for an appetizer.
You will need to prepare this sauce as the pasta boils to get this dish just right. Timing is really critical to making this dish come out perfectly. Pay particular attention to parboiling the asparagus; under cooking will yield hard, chewy pieces and overcooking will produce mushy ones. Likewise, the initial sautéing of the shrimp must take them to the just-turning opaque stage as they will continue to cook as you finish the sauce; you don’t want rubbery, overcooked shrimp here. The scant amount of heavy cream may seem too little to create a sauce but it will serve to bind all the other elements together and yield a silky, not runny, finish to Asparagus Prosciutto Shrimp Pasta.
Prep Time: 30 minutes, Total Time: 1 hour. Serves 4.
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Fettuccine Alfredo with Asparagus and Ham
Our Fettuccine Alfredo with Asparagus and Ham updates this famous Italian pasta with a touch of Spring for a creamy, dreamy main course. While quick and easy to prepare, it does require a bit of attention to bring the elements together at the right time as cream sauces and cooked pasta wait for no one. Our Fettuccine Alfredo with Asparagus and Ham is filling, though not heavy, and is best served as a main course, after a Sicilian Orange Salad appetizer, accompanied by a very dry white wine.
Prep Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 30 minutes. Serves 4.
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Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Asparagus is a perfect appetizer or side dish for an all-from-the-grill dinner or lunch; grilling unexpectedly heightens the natural grassy flavor of fresh asparagus. A welcome change from the more common steamed asparagus, grilled asparagus is easy to prepare; the only challenge is to use asparagus stalks of similar diameter for even cooking. We recommend using very fresh asparagus, preferably within a day of purchase. For ease of operation, use commercially available minced garlic and crushed ginger. Crushed ginger is available at Indian or Middle Eastern grocery stores or on-line. Try some Grilled Asparagus with Indonesian Chicken for a colorful, tasty dinner.
Prep Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 15 to 20 minutes. Serves: 4
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