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    Penne Con Asparagi E Prosciutto Cotto


    Source of Recipe


    The Encyclopedia of Italian Cooking

    List of Ingredients




    Penne Con Asparagi E Prosciutto Cotto


    Penne with asparagus, cream, and ham
    1 lb penne pasta
    L 1/2 lb fresh asparagus
    1/4 cup butter
    8 oz ham, chopped
    1 cup light cream
    1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

    Recipe




    Cook the penne in a large pot of salted, boiling water until al dente ..

    Trim the tough parts off the asparagus and cook in a pot of lightly salted, boiling water until the tips are almost tender. Drain well. Chop the stalks c into short lengths and leave the tips whole ..

    Heat the butter and ham in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook for 2-3 minutes .. Stir in the cream and flour, then add the asparagus. Stir gently over medium heat for 3--4
    Minutes, or until the cream thickens. Season with salt and pepper .. Drain the pasta and place in a heated serving dish. Add the sauce and toss well.

    Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve hot.

    Serves: 4

 

 

 


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