Pasta with Prosciutto and Parmesan
Pasta
tossed with a simple sauce-like coating of Parmesan brings all the
pleasure needed when an extra dose of comfort is necessary. Add your
favorite vegetables and a sprinkle of prosciutto for a dish sure to make
you smile.
One
of those a little of this, and a little of that, recipes, using the
ingredients you have on hand makes a perfect dish every time.
Recipe from Liv Life
Penne
Parmesan, freshly grated (not from a can!), probably 1/3 to 1/2 cup
1/4 cup (or so) prosciutto, chopped
olive oil
handful of spinach, chopped
slice or two of onion, diced
handful of mushrooms, chopped
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the penne. Cook as directed, then drain, saving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
While
the pasta is cooking, drizzle about a tablespoon of olive oil into a
skillet over medium high heat on the stove. Add the prosciutto, onions
and mushrooms, and reduce the heat to slightly below medium. Sautee the
prosciutto and vegetables until tender.
After
draining the pasta, add the pasta to the skillet with the prosciutto
along with about 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Heat and add the chopped
spinach and the freshly grated Parmesan a few tablespoonfuls at a time,
stirring constantly as the cheese melts. Add cheese until the pasta is
nicely coated.
Place pasta into a serving bowl and top with additional cheese and a sprinkle of freshly grated pepper.
Liv Life Note:
If desired, remove the prosciutto from the skillet before adding the
pasta and simply sprinkle the prosciutto over the top of the pasta just
before serving. (My son likes it this way, while the rest of us like it
all mixed in).
Liv Life Note 2: Experiment with your favorite vegetables for a dish of your own creation!
