Barilla® Whole Grain Penne with Asparagus and Prosciutto

Ease of preparation: Easy
Prep time: 12 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 box Barilla Whole Grain Penne
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 pound asparagus, sliced thin on a bias
  • 1 pint cherry tomato
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 cup prosciutto, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
HEAT a medium sized skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Crush garlic gently with the side of a knife and sauté.
ADD asparagus and tomatoes to skillet with the garlic; season with salt and pepper and sauté for 4-5 minutes over medium heat.
SAUTÉ prosciutto in a separate skillet until crispy. Drain excess fat from prosciutto.
Meanwhile, COOK Whole Grain Penne according to the package cooking time and drain.
REMOVE garlic from skillet. Add pasta and prosciutto; toss with the sauce.