Fettuccine With Prosciutto And Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups diagonally cut asparagus
1 (9 ounce) package fresh fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped prosciutto (about 2 oz.)
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (1 oz.)

Preparation

Cook asparagus and pasta in boiling water 3 minutes or until pasta is done.
Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
Wipe pan dry and heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add proscuitto and cook 2 more minutes; stirring frequently.
Stir in asparagus and pasta, reserved liquid, vinegar, salt and peppers. Toss well.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.