This sunny weather calls for spring recipes: this pasta with green asparagus and prosciutto is the perfect spring dish. The secret is in adding a little wine to the sauce. But why is cooking with wine so delicious?
Pasta with green asparagus and prosciutto
15 minutes
Superfast
Why cook with wine?
Cooking with wine adds a depth of flavor to dishes that is difficult to match with other ingredients. The flavors and aromas of the wine partially evaporate during the cooking process, creating a complex and sophisticated flavor that enriches dishes.
Wine contains natural acids and sugars that help tenderize meats, enhance sauces and balance flavors. The choice of wine can vary depending on the dish, with red wine often used for stews and rich sauces, while white wine is used to refine fish dishes and light sauces, as with this pasta so. Moreover, wine adds a subtle fruitiness and complexity to dishes that create a deeper flavor dimension.
Using wine in the kitchen is not only culinary beneficial, but it also adds to the conviviality and social aspects of cooking and dining. The aroma of wine that spreads while cooking often awakens warm memories and can evoke a sense of comfort and enjoyment. And fair is fair: a glass of wine while cooking and/or with dinner is just really nice.
All in all, cooking with wine not only adds delicious flavor to dishes, but also enhances the culinary experience by adding complexity, balance and depth to various dishes. You should give it a try!
Pasta with green asparagus and prosciutto
This pasta with green asparagus and prosciutto is an easy and inexpensive spring dish that can be on the table in just 15 minutes. You can find the garden peas and even the asparagus (or asparagus tips) in the freezer section of your supermarket, which is a lot cheaper (and just as tasty) as fresh. The crunchy vegetables taste great with the creamy sauce and salty prosciutto. A blissful dish! Looking for more recipes with green asparagus? How about this green risotto with spinach and burrata or this green curry with asparagus. Both divine and packed with veggies.
What you need:
2
200 gr pasta of your choice
250 gr fresh green asparagus
(or asparagus tips)
1 clove of garlic
120 gr garden peas
50 ml dry white wine
3 tbsp dairy spread or crème fraîche
4 slices of prosciutto
cress
salt and pepper
olive oil
What to do:
1
Bring a pan of water to a boil and cook the pasta in it according to the package directions. Catch half a cup of cooking liquid while draining.
2
Slice the asparagus and squeeze the clove of garlic.
3
Heat some olive oil in a pan and fry the asparagus in it for 3 min. along with the garlic. Season with some salt and pepper. Then add the dairy spread and white wine and bring to a gentle boil. Then turn down the heat and add the pasta and peas along with the cooking liquid. Mix everything well and simmer for another 1 minute.
4
Divide the pasta among the plates and garnish with the slices of prosciutto, cress and some pepper.Enjoy your meal and don't forget to share your dish in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
