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TAGLIATELLE WITH HAM OR PROSCUITTO AND ASPARAGUS

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Serves: 2-3

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A stunning dish, this is very easy to make and only takes up to 10-20 min.

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Ingredients

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  • 350 grams tagliatelle (fresh or dried)
  • 25 grams butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 225 grams fresh green asparagus (tips)
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 115 grams ham (sliced into strips)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage (chopped)
  • 150 ml single cream
  • 115 grams Double Gloucester cheese (grated)
  • 115 grams Gruyere cheese (grated)
  • sage leaves (fresh - to garnish)

Method

  1. Cook the pasta in a large sausepan of boiling water until tender, following the instructions on the packet
  2. Meanwhile, melt the butter and the oil in a frying pan and gently fry the asparagus tips for 3-4 min, or until almost tender. Stir in the garlic and the ham and fry for 1 min. Stir in the sage leaves and fry for a further 1 min, then pour in the cream. Bring to the boil over a medium heat, stirring frequently.
  3. Tip the Double Gloucester and Gruyère cheeses. simmer gently, stirring occasionally until thoroughly melted. Season to taste.
  4. Drain the pasta thoroughly and tip it into a bowl.
  5. Add the sauce and toss to coat.
  6. serve immediately, garnish with fresh sage.

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