Asparagus with Prosciutto and Pine Nuts

Warm asparagus in a brightly flavored sauce with prosciutto and pine nuts. Quick, easy, and flavorful!

Step: 1

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the prosciutto, garlic, and pine nuts in the melted butter until the garlic is fragrant and the nuts begin to turn brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.

Step: 2

Bring a pot filled with lightly salted water to boil. Gently boil the asparagus until the bright green and barely tender, about 3 minutes; drain. Add the asparagus to the prosciutto mixture and toss to mix evenly. Season with salt and pepper; serve hot.

Per Serving: 220 calories; protein 9g; carbohydrates 9g; fat 18.1g; cholesterol 32.8mg; sodium 332.6mg.