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Want to impress your significant other for date night? Whip up these Prosciutto & Asparagus Orecchiette with Creamy White Wine Sauce, and you'll be sure to win their heart!
Hello readers! So it's already almost February, which means Valentine's Day will be here before we know it! And you all know what that means... time to start shopping for presents and planning the menu. Today, I paired up with Barilla to create these scrumptious Prosciutto & Asparagus Orecchiette in creamy white wine sauce! This dish may look impressive and taste fabulous, but I promise you it's so easy to whip up. You and your significant other will be sure to fall in love with this pasta dish. Make date night wonderful, your way!
To make this recipe, I headed to Kroger to grab Barilla® Collezione Orecchiette pasta, and the rest of my necessities! The recipe list is really simple for this one. You just need orecchiette, prosciutto, fresh asparagus, parmesan cheese, cream, butter, and of course some white wine. You need some of the wine in the sauce, but feel free to drink the rest with dinner! 😉 I found the orecchiette pasta and the Collezione penne pasta next to each other in the pasta section, but as you can see the other types were a little scattered! Just look for the big, bold Collezione on the box when you're shopping so you're sure to grab the right kind.
I have to confess that I was so excited when I found the orecchiette in store, as they are one of the rarer kinds of pasta to find. My Nonna still makes them by hand in Italy, and I have fond childhood memories of eating fresh pasta made by her. This new artisanal variety by Barilla is just another way to bring authentic Italian flavors into my kitchen! The combination of perfectly al-dente pasta with the creamy white wine sauce and salty prosciutto is truly a match made in heaven. The asparagus just serve to add that little pop of freshness!
Barilla is the delicious choice when it comes to date night! With tons of pastas to choose from, your sauce is sure to find its perfect match. With the new Collezione collection, you can enjoy these orecchiette {or another fabulous variety}, and bring home the artisanal taste you crave. Whether you make this prosciutto & asparagus pasta for your significant other or for the whole family, it's a meal everyone is sure to enjoy. Buon appetito! 🙂
For more delicious date night inspiration, check out Barilla's Wonderful Your Way page!
If you're looking for more of my pasta recipes, you can also check out my Easiest Creamy Tomato Sauce, One-Pot Shrimp Pesto Spaghetti, Classic Bolognese Sauce, and Avocado Pesto Pasta. Happy cooking!
- 1 box Barilla Collezione Orecchiette pasta
- 3 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cups white wine
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4-5 slices prosciutto, cut into thin strips
- 1 bunch asparagus
- ½ cup heavy cream
- salt & pepper to taste
- First, prepare the asparagus. Wash and trim off the hard ends. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add salt, and cook asparagus for 6-8 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Immediately remove from the water, and set aside to cool slightly. Chop the ends into ½ inch pieces, and save the pretty tops for garnishing the plates.
- Next, cook the pasta. You can use the same pot as you did for the asparagus. Bring water to a boil, add salt, and cook according to package directions (11-12 min).
- While the pasta cooks, start on the sauce. In a large saute pan or wok, heat the olive oil and salted butter over medium-high heat.
- Add in the white wine, and cook, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened slightly and no longer smells like alcohol.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and asparagus pieces, and season with salt and pepper. Keep cooking until the sauce is creamy and thick. Turn off the heat, and add in the pieces of prosciutto.
- Toss orecchiette with the sauce, divide evenly among 4 plates, and top each with some of the reserved asparagus tips. Serve immediately!
Stacey Werner - client says
I've tried the Barilla Collezione Penne in the past - it was excellent. I'll have to look for the Orecchiette pasta and try this recipe.
valentina says
Thank you, Stacey! The orecchiette are a lot of fun, I definitely recommend trying them for your next pasta night! 🙂