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Welcome! My name is Anne, aka ThePharmGirl. In 2010, I successfully made 100 recipes as a New Year's Resolution to expand my culinary repertoire and cooking skills beyond the frozen microwave dinner. This blog is a continuation of my culinary journey and serves as my personal virtual recipe box. Sometimes I like to have fun-- Check out my Muppet Mania Menu, The 12 Days of Christmas, and my Musical-themed recipes.

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Saturday, April 14, 2012

Asparagus and Prosciutto Fettuccine Alfredo (2012 - Week 15)


2012 Week 15 Featured Ingredient: Prosciutto

Here is the second recipe I made using prosciutto.  I wanted an excuse to use asparagus because it's all over the produce department right now and I thought this would be a good way to use both ingredients.   I really liked the flavor the prosciutto brought to the pasta along with the asparagus.  I combined various recipes for fettuccine alfredo and ended up just throwing ingredients into the pan.  I don't even know how much I added of certain things.  Oh well.  I'll try to estimate the best I can.  I just know that it was creamy and delicious.  :)

Asparagus and Prosciutto Fettuccine Alfredo
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:
12-16 oz uncooked fettuccine
1&1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
1 shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
4-5 oz diced prosciutto
1 cup heavy cream 
1/3 cup white wine
2 oz cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
dash ground nutmeg
salt and pepper

Directions:
Cook fettuccine according to package directions.  
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the asparagus, garlic, and onion in butter until tender.  Add the remaining ingredients.  Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is blended.  Drain fettuccine and toss with asparagus mixture.  Serve immediately.

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