Spaghetti with Asparagus, Smoked Mozzarella and Prosciutto
Fresh, smoky and elegant, this spaghetti asparagus recipe is a spring-ready pasta that’s light, flavour-packed, and perfect for easy, impressive home cooking.
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Ingredients
Method
2) Return the water in the pot to the boil, adding additional water, if necessary. Add the pasta and cook until al dente; tender but still firm to the bite, about eight minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving 240ml of the cooking liquid.
3) Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add the asparagus to the pan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4) Add the pasta and, if needed, some of the reserved cooking liquid. Toss to coat. Add the prosciutto, mozzarella and basil, and toss to combine. Turn off the heat. Check the seasoning again, and serve.
A smoky spaghetti dish with a fresh green twist.
Simple ingredients, big Italian energy - that’s what this spaghetti asparagus recipe is all about. It’s a dish that brings together crisp greens, pasta, and smoky cheese to deliver a delicious rustic finish.
The spaghetti is cooked until it’s left with a little bite (al dente in Italian), the fresh asparagus adds a welcome crunch, while the olive oil and garlic are pure Italy! The prosciutto is slightly salty, and the smoked mozzarella oozes beautifully. A scattering of thinly sliced basil leaves and you’ve got one of those spaghetti asparagus dishes that’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight supper, but tastes like you’ve put the effort in!
Serve this scrumptious spaghetti asparagus recipe straight from the pan with an extra drizzle of olive oil, a crisp green salad or warm, crusty herb garlic bread. It’s a great choice for casual dinner parties or al fresco evenings on the terrace.
Follow the recipe and you’ve got a classic Italian pasta dish, but if you want to riff with some great spaghetti asparagus ideas, how about adding a pinch of chilli flakes for heat, swap in burrata for an even creamier finish, or toss through some toasted pine nuts for crunch. However you twirl it, this spaghetti dish is true Italian home cooking.
And if this spaghetti asparagus recipe wins you over, how about more Italian pasta classics, including cheesy sausage rigatoni, the iconic fettuccine Alfredo, or tagliatelle with crispy bacon, goat’s cheese and artichokes. Bueno appetito!
