Name: Asparagus and prosciutto linguine
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 bunch asparagus; 400 gram linguine; 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 small fresh red chilli, chopped; 8 thin slices prosciutto, cut into strips; basil leaves, to serve

Asparagus and prosciutto linguine

This simple but sophisticated pasta dish can be whipped up in no time at all. Asparagus and crispy prosciutto is tossed through perfectly cooked Italian linguine, perfect as a light lunch, or with lots of crusty bread for a more substantial meal.

Serves 4

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Cook

15M

Total

20M

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Ingredients

2 bunch asparagus

400 gram linguine

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 small fresh red chilli, chopped

8 thin slices prosciutto, cut into strips

basil leaves, to serve

Method

1.Break off woody ends of asparagus stems. Slice spears diagonally, into 4cm pieces. Blanch in a large saucepan of boiling water for 1-2 minutes, until bright green. Remove and set aside.

2.Return water to boil. Add linguine and cook according to packet directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water.

3.Meanwhile, heat oil in a flying pan on low. Add garlic and chilli and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant but not brown. Add asparagus and prosciutto. Cook for 2 minutes, to heat through. Add linguine and toss well, adding a little cooking water if necessary. Toss through basil and season. Serve hot.

Serve this pasta dish as a simple light lunch, or with lots of crusty bread for a more substantial meal.
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