Asparagus Penne With Garlic Crumbs

• 13 oz penne pasta
• 4 slices prosciutto
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, halved
• 2 oz creamy blue cheese, crumbled

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F. Line an oven tray with parchment. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, following package instructions. Drain well.
2. Place prosciutto in a single layer on oven tray. Bake for 3-5 mins, until crisp. Set aside. Melt half the butter in a large saute pan on high. Saute breadcrumbs and garlic for 3-4 mins, until crisp and golden. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
3. Add asparagus to same pan with remaining butter and cook for 1-2 mins, until just tender. Return pasta to pan with blue cheese. Toss well. Season to taste.
4. Serve topped with crispy prosciutto and garlic crumbs. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

penne pasta, butter, fresh breadcrumbs, clove garlic, blue cheese

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