Israeli Couscous with Prosciutto, Asparagus & Mushrooms

Pearl couscous, asparagus, prosciutto and mushrooms in a black bowl.

5 from 1 vote

Israeli Couscous with Prosciutto, Asparagus & Mushrooms

So many savory flavors in this Israeli Couscous with prosciutto, mushrooms and asparagus. Serve it as a side dish or an entrée.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Entrees, Pasta

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Pearl Couscous

Servings: Servings

Calories: 523kcal

Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

8 ounces Israeli couscous (also sold as pearl couscous)
6 ounces fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil divided
8 ounces crimini mushrooms sliced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 pinch crushed red pepper or to taste
½ cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
3 ounces prosciutto roughly chopped
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add Isreali (pearl) couscous and cook until al dente. During the last minute of cooking, add the asparagus. Drain the pasta and asparagus into a colander.
While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until tender. Add 3 additional tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and stir in minced garlic and crushed red chili flakes. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add dry white wine and cook at a rapid simmer for 2 minutes.
Add prosciutto and simmer until just heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the couscous and asparagus and toss with the mushrooms and sauce. Add finely grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, and toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately and top with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

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