Pasta with Asparagus, Prosciutto, Melon & Lemon Sauce

Spring is here!  The birds are the chirping, the snow has melted, and there are even a few buds coming up in my front yard!  What better way to celebrate than this spring time dish!  This recipe has been adapted from a recipe from the tastykitchen.com

Pasta with Asparagus, Prosciutto, Melon & Lemon Sauce
Serves 2
1/2 box of your favorite pasta
1 bunch of Asparagus
4oz Prosciutto, cut up
1/2 Cantaloupe, cut up
Salt and Pepper
1 cup Chicken Stock
1/4 cup Heavy Cream
1 Tablespoon butter
1 Tablespoon Flour
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Basil to garnish

Cook Asparagus for about 3 minutes in boiling water.  Remove and put in a shock bath and set aside. 
Meanwhile cook pasta according to box, drain and set aside
Melt butter in large pan.  Add in the flour and create a roux (I have never been successful until this dish).  Once roux has been made add the cream and chicken stock and let simmer until it becomes a thick sauce.  Once the sauce is almost thick add the lemon zest and juice.  Remove from heat and add the asparagus to coat.  Add pasta and coat.  Put in individual bowls and top with prosciutto, melon and basil....so yummy!