Barilla® Whole Grain Penne with Asparagus and Prosciutto

Penne Integrali con Asparagi e Prosciutto

About This Recipe

A palate-pleasing way to do Whole Grain Penne! Fresh asparagus, cherry tomatoes and prosciutto give this recipe great texture and flavor.

PREP TIME: 12 minutes

COOK TIME: 35-40 minutes

SERVES: 4-6

BARILLA PASTA:
Whole Grain Penne Whole Grain Penne

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

Cooking Instructions

    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.

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