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Delicious Asparagus Prosciutto Carbonara

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A quick and easy carbonara recipe featuring fresh asparagus and crispy prosciutto, balanced with a creamy Parmesan sauce for a lighter, fresher take on classic comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 8 ounces), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced and roughly chopped
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 100 grams)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, for pasta water and seasoning asparagus

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. During the last 3 minutes, add asparagus pieces to the boiling water. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped prosciutto and cook until crispy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove skillet from heat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Parmesan until smooth. Add freshly cracked black pepper and set aside.
  4. Toss hot pasta and asparagus into the skillet with prosciutto and garlic, mixing well to coat with oil. Remove from heat.
  5. Pour egg and cheese mixture over pasta, tossing vigorously with tongs or fork to create a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water gradually to loosen sauce as needed, working quickly to avoid scrambling eggs.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Finish with extra black pepper and a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs to prevent scrambling. Remove pan from heat before adding egg mixture. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Freshly grated Parmesan is best for flavor. For vegetarian version, omit prosciutto and add sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes. Gluten-free pasta can be used as a substitute.

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Keywords: carbonara, asparagus, prosciutto, pasta, easy dinner, quick recipe, Parmesan, creamy sauce

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