Casarecce asparagi e speck

speck

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: prosciutto

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while prosciutto is more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Boil salted water in a large pot.

Add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced speck and cook until crispy, about 3-4 minutes.

Trim and wash wild asparagus, then add to the skillet.

Sauté asparagus until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Add drained pasta to the skillet with speck and asparagus.

Toss well, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest to taste.

Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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