Our New Adventure and The First Recipe

On November 2, 2010 my Kenmore Flattop Electric range decided to catch fire in my kitchen.  I then had to go out and get an new range and since the kitchen was set up for either electric or gas, this was the perfect opportunity to switch to a gas range.  I choose a Whirlpool gas range.  It's it great!  

 This new range, along with some new pots & pans, new bakeware and a new mixer has renewed my interest in cooking, much to the delight of my family.    

The goal of this blog is to find, twist, turn, and/or create a new recipe each week to share with you.  Here's our first recipe.  It was a huge hit with the family (especially my now 18 year old son).


Prosciutto and Asparagus Linguine

 

Ingredients

• 2 pounds asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 pound multi grain linguine
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• crushed red pepper seed to taste
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 8 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese,  (about 1 cup)
• 1 tablespoons basil leaves

Preparation

• Cook the asparagus in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. 
• Cook pasta until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, Follow package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. 
• Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for about 20 - 30 seconds. 
• Add asparagus and prosciutto to the skillet.
• Add the pasta, and then some of the reserved cooking liquid and white wine. Toss to coat. 
• Add the mozzarella and basil, and toss to combine. 
• Turn off the heat. 
• Season with salt,  pepper and crushed red pepper, to taste, and serve. 

Serving Size

6 to 8 servings. Prep time: 10 minutes. Cook time: 15 minutes.