Pasta With Asparagus Lemon And Prosciutto

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (9 ounce) package fresh fettuccine
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces very thin slices prosciutto, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
• 2 while pasta cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. add asparagus and next 4 ingredients (asparagus through salt).
• 3 cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. stir in prosciutto; cook, uncovered, for 1 minute.
• 4 combine asparagus mixture, pasta, and cheese in a large bowl, tossing to coat.