Name: Penne with Asparagus and Prosciutto in Lemon Cream Sauce
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Asparagus; 1 lb fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed and discarded; 1 shallot, peeled and thickly sliced; About 8 oz thinly sliced prosciutto; 1 tbsp organic olive oil; Pasta; 1 lb penne or other similar pasta; Lemon Cream Sauce; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 clove garlic, peeled and cut in half; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tsp finely grated fresh lemon zest; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided; 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh Italian parsley or chives