Name: Asparagus Prosciutto Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4.0
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 5 slices prosciutto, cut into bite-size pieces; 28 ounces petite diced tomatoes; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 4 cups dried corkscrew pasta; 10 large spear asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 cup frozen peas; 12 fresh basil leaves

Asparagus Prosciutto Pasta Recipe

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10 m 15 m 4 Servings

Ingredients

5 slices Prosciutto, Cut into bite-size pieces
28 ounces Petite Diced Tomatoes
2 cups Water
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
4 cups Dried Corkscrew Pasta
10 large spear Asparagus, Cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup Frozen Peas
12 Fresh Basil Leaves

Directions

Dice prosciutto.
Heat large skillet and cook bite-size pieces of prosciutto until crispy (stirring constantly for about 1 minute. Remove prosciutto from skillet and place to the side.
Reduce the heat on the skillet to medium. Pour the petite diced tomatoes, water, salt, Italian seasoning, and granulated sugar in the skillet.
Mix well then add in the corkscrew pasta, asparagus spears, frozen green peas, and fresh basil leaves.
Give one good mix, place lid on skillet, and bring the skillet to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium once boiling and cook for 12-15 minutes until pasta is cooked and al dente.
Divide pasta evenly among bowls and top with bite-size prosciutto pieces, freshly grated parmesan cheese and additional chopped fresh basil.

Notes

Want to spice up your pasta? Add a dash of crushed red pepper flakes!