Spaghetti with Prosciutto and Asparagus

(Spaghetti al Prosciutto e Asparagi)

19 oz. spaghetti

6-10 asparagus spears

1 tbsp. olive oi1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 c. chopped onion

4 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese

fresh cracked black pepper

Directions:

Wash asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces.

Discard tough bottoms.

Heat oil in  12-inch skillet over medium heat.

Sauté garlic and onion in oil for three to five minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add prosciutto and parsley and cook 3 more minutes.

Stir in cream and add asparagus.

add salt, pepper and nutmeg.

heat to boiling.

reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.

Drain well and toss in serving bowl with asparagus and prosciutto sauce.

Top with parmesan cheese. 

Serve.

Garnish individual servings with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh cracked black pepper.

Yield:  6 servings