Linguini with Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Capers

Name: Linguini with Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 680 grams asparagus, ends trimmed, stalks and tips cut into 1-inch segments; 2 Tbsps capers, drained; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp juice and 1 teaspoon zest from 1 lemon; 340 grams dried linguini; 4 servings Grated parmesan, for serving; 113 grams thinly sliced prosciutto, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips; 3 Tbsps unsalted butter, divided

Linguini with Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Capers might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 662 calories, 29g of protein, and 29g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up asparagus, capers, butter, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the unsalted butter you could follow this main course with the Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding as a dessert.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare an ice bath.

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Ice

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Add asparagus and cook until bright green and tender, about 2 minutes.

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Asparagus

Remove with a wire mesh strainer and transfer to an ice bath. When cold, drain in a colander, and then dry on paper towels. Set aside.

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Colander

Bring water back to a boil and add pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. When done, drain pasta in a colander.

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Pasta

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Meanwhile, heat butter in a 12-inch skillet set over medium until melted.

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Butter

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Add capers and cook until very fragrant, about 2 minutes.

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Capers

Add asparagus and cook with the capers, tossing occasionally, until warm.

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Asparagus

Capers

Pour pasta water into skillet and bring to a boil over high heat.

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Add pasta and stir continuously, until water has reduced to a creamy sauce. Turn off the heat and stir in the pieces of prosciutto, lemon juice, lemon zest, and remaining tablespoon of butter. Taste and season with salt.

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Lemon Juice