Lemony Asparagus-Prosciutto Ravioli

Name: Lemony Asparagus-Prosciutto Ravioli
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled ravioli; 10 fresh asparagus spears (about 1/2 lb), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 1 package (3 oz) thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin bite-size strips (about 1 cup); 1 cup whipping cream; 3 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth; 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Servings 6

Dress up refrigerated ravioli with fresh asparagus and crispy prosciutto for a delightful Italian dinner in 30 minutes.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated August 11, 2011

Ingredients

1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled ravioli
10 fresh asparagus spears (about 1/2 lb), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 package (3 oz) thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin bite-size strips (about 1 cup)
1 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps

1

Cook ravioli as directed on package, adding asparagus during last 4 minutes of cooking time; drain and rinse.
2

Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, cook shallots and prosciutto over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until prosciutto is slightly crisp. Remove from skillet; set aside. In same skillet, heat whipping cream and wine over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
3

Stir in pasta with asparagus, prosciutto mixture and cheese. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Stir in lemon peel.

For a great early summer meal, serve this dish with fresh melon or clusters of grapes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups)

Calories: 300

Calories from Fat: 170

Total Fat: 19g; 29%

Saturated Fat: 11g; 57%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 75mg; 25%

Sodium: 370mg; 15%

Potassium: 160mg; 5%

Total Carbohydrate: 22g; 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 6%

Sugars: 4g

Protein: 10g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%

Vitamin C: 2%; 2%

Calcium: 15%; 15%

Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;