Q: Four of us had dinner at the Brooklyn Cafe at the Forum [in Norcross], and after tasting the Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (a spaghetti dish with prosciutto, asparagus and fresh tomatoes), we all wished we had ordered it. Can you ask the chef to part with this super and tasty recipe?

-- Susan Searles,

Atlanta

A: Jon Aiken, Brooklyn Cafe's executive chef, was happy to share this fresh-tasting and colorful pasta dish. It goes together so easily, it is a fine example of a restaurant recipe that adapts to a home kitchen. "Aglio e olio" is Italian for "garlic and oil," referring to the dressing. Have your ingredients prepped and start cooking the sauce just before the pasta is done.

-- Jeanne Besser, for the Journal-Constitution

MAIN DISH

Aglio e Olio Pasta

Louie Favorite/AJC

Makes 6 servings Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes

1 pound spaghetti

3/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup minced garlic

8 ounces asparagus, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces

8 ounces grape tomatoes, cut in half

6 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Prepare spaghetti according to package directions.

Just before pasta is done, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Add garlic, asparagus, tomatoes and prosciutto and sauté for 1 to 3 minutes, or until asparagus is just tender. Season with salt and pepper. Drain pasta and add to sauce. Toss to combine and transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Per serving: 625 calories (percent of calories from fat, 47), 21 grams protein, 61 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 33 grams fat, 25 milligrams cholesterol, 898 milligrams sodium.

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