Dinner

Springtime Bows with Asparagus, Ham and Peas is for Dinner.

Springtime Bows with Asparagus, Ham and Peas takes several minutes to prepare.

Springtime Bows with Asparagus, Ham and Peas takes several minutes to cook.

Springtime Bows with Asparagus, Ham and Peas makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Springtime Bows with Asparagus, Ham and Peas are:

Coarse Salt
1 pound bow tie pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound asparagus
coarse black pepper
1 cup grated parmigiana-reggiano cheese (or romano)
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or shredded (about 20 leaves)
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 pound prosciutto, chopped or shredded

Here is how you make Springtime Bows with Asparagus, Ham and Peas:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Cook the bow ties al dente. ***Heads up: you will need a couple of ladles full of pasta water later on!!Halve each stalk of asparagus lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the EVOO. Saut? the garlic and shallot for two minutes. Then add the asparagus and cook for 5 minutes. Add the pasta water, drained pasta and the cheese. Add the peas and prosciutto as you toss. The peas will heat through quickly. Season with salt and pepper and serve with the basil leaves on top.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MISSWATKINS.

The nutritional information for Springtime Bows with Asparagus, Ham and Peas is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 354.8

• Total Fat: 12.5 g
• Cholesterol: 12.3 mg
• Sodium: 337.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 47.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
• Protein: 15.6 g