Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is pasta with prosciutto, peppers, and herbs. This delectable dish is a culinary journey that takes you through the vibrant streets of Italy. With its colorful medley of ingredients, each bite offers a unique explosion of taste.
The heart of this dish lies in the harmonious union of sautéed prosciutto, bell peppers, and a captivating blend of herbs. The prosciutto lends its salty and savory notes, while the bell peppers add a delightful sweetness and crunch. The herbs, with their aromatic allure, bring depth and complexity to the dish, creating a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate.
The pasta, cooked al dente, serves as the perfect canvas for this flavorful ensemble. Every forkful is a delightful experience, where the tender pasta intertwines with the succulent prosciutto, peppers, and herbs, creating a textural masterpiece.
This recipe offers three variations to satisfy every taste preference. The classic version features a simple combination of prosciutto, bell peppers, and herbs, while the sun-dried tomato variation adds a burst of tangy sweetness. For those who crave a spicy kick, the Calabrian chili variation delivers a fiery heat that lingers on the tongue.
No matter which variation you choose, this pasta dish promises a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, embark on this culinary journey, and savor the delectable flavors of pasta with prosciutto, peppers, and herbs.
PROSCIUTTO PASTA TOSS
I love quick, simple dishes, and this pasta with prosciutto and peas is one of my favorites. I prepare a tossed green salad while the pasta cooks and serve up a lovely light supper in minutes! -Laura Murphy-Ogden, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions, adding peas during the last 3 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper in oil until garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Stir in prosciutto., Drain linguine; add to skillet and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 802mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
WHOLE-GRAIN SPAGHETTI WITH PECORINO, PROSCIUTTO AND PEPPER (FALL)
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- While the pasta is cooking: Heat a small, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppercorns and toast for about 20 to 30 seconds. Add the oil and cook for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Drain the pasta reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Transfer the spaghetti to a large serving bowl. Add 1 cup of the pecorino and toss to combine, gradually adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen up the pasta. Add the oil mixture, prosciutto, 2 tablespoons of parsley, and 2 tablespoons of basil. Toss well to combine all ingredients.
- Garnish with the remaining pecorino, parsley, and basil.
PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO, PEPPERS, AND HERBS
Categories Herb Pasta Quick & Easy Bell Pepper Prosciutto Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet cook onion and yellow pepper in 1 tablespoon oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened and stir in red peppers and ham. In a kettle of salted boiling water cook pasta until al dente and drain well. In a bowl toss pasta with pepper mixture, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve pasta with lemon and Parmesan.
SPAGHETTI WITH SNAP PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs.
- Bring the wine, garlic and lemon zest to a simmer in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in the butter, then the olive oil, until thickened; add 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Add the escarole and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the snap peas and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard the garlic and lemon zest.
- Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain the spaghetti and add to the skillet. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons cooking water and 1 teaspoon salt; toss, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen. Divide among plates and top with the prosciutto, parsley and pecorino.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 715, Fat 34 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Cholesterol 74 milligrams, Sodium 1,992 milligrams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 28 grams
PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS
This elevated pasta with prosciutto and peas will make your guests think you spent all day in the kitchen. It's the perfect holiday dish without a lot of work. —Amy White, Manchester, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add green onions and shallot; cook and stir until tender. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated., Add broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in lettuce and peas. Cook and stir until lettuce is wilted. Drain pasta; add to pan. Stir in cheese and prosciutto; drizzle with remaining oil. If desired, top with additional Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
PASTA WITH SPRING VEGETABLES AND PROSCIUTTO
Steps:
- In a kettle cook the garlic and the red pepper flakes in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is softened, add the tomatoes, and boil the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until it is thickened and the liquid is reduced to a thick purée. Stir in the chopped basil and salt and pepper to taste.
- In a saucepan combine the butter, the cream, and the broth, bring the mixture to a boil, and simmer it, stirring occasionally, until it is reduced to 1/2 cup. Whisk in the Parmesan, whisking until the mixture is smooth, whisk the mixture into the tomato mixture, whisking until the sauce is combined well, and keep the sauce warm.
- In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the asparagus for 2 minutes, add the broccoli and the zucchini, and cook the vegetables, for 2 minutes. Add the peas, cook the vegetables for 1 minute, and add the snow peas. Cook the vegetables for 30 seconds, or until they are all just tender, transfer them with a slotted spoon or sieve to the sauce, and toss them gently to coat them with the sauce.
- Return the cooking liquid in the kettle to a boil, in it cook the pasta until it is al dente, and drain it well. In the kettle combine the pasta with the vegetable mixture, the prosciutto, and salt and pepper to taste. Divide the pasta mixture among 6 heated plates and garnish it with the basil leaves.
PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND WHOLE GARLIC
This pasta dish, known as maccheroni alla San Giovanniello in Italy, is amazing in the summer months, when there are good fresh tomatoes around. But you can make it any time of year with canned tomatoes. You could also make it with much less prosciutto, really just enough to season the oil - a quarter cup or so. No matter how much you use, start with a hunk of prosciutto so you can dice chunks; you don't want little thin slices. If you've got great basil, you can even skip the cheese. If you use fresh tomatoes, you can blanch and peel the tomatoes if you don't like the skins, but it's not really necessary.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Combine the oil, garlic, and ham in a medium to large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the garlic becomes deep golden, nearly brown, all over, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Core and chop the plum tomatoes (or crush the canned tomatoes) and add them, along with salt and pepper, to the skillet. Stir and simmer while you salt the boiling water and cook the pasta.
- Drain the pasta when it is tender but firm, reserving a little of the cooking water and adding it to the sauce if it appears dry (quite likely if you used fresh tomatoes). Toss the pasta with the sauce and most of the basil, along with the cheese. Mince the remaining basil, garnish the pasta with it, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 785, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 95 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1156 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
TAGLIATELLE WITH PROSCIUTTO AND BUTTER
Like cacio e pepe, this prosciutto-studded pasta - coated in emulsified butter, starchy pasta cooking water and Parmesan - requires repetition to master, but it's not at all difficult. Adapted from Evan Funke's pasta cookbook, "American Sfoglino," this dish comes together with just a few ingredients, but you'll need to work fast: Add the pasta, pasta water and cheese to the butter and prosciutto quickly, then stir vigorously while gently jostling the pan back and forth with the other hand. Serve immediately, as the pasta can lose its luster within minutes as it soaks up the sauce.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, for two, lunch, quick, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat until frothy and golden, about 1 minute. Add half the prosciutto in one flat layer. Cook until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer cooked prosciutto to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining prosciutto, leaving it in the skillet, and remove skillet from heat.
- Season the boiling water lightly with salt. When the salt dissolves, add the tagliatelle and cook until toothsome and slightly undercooked, 2 to 4 minutes or according to package instructions.
- Just before your pasta is ready, return the skillet to the heat and warm over medium. Do not drain the pasta, but use a slotted pasta fork or tongs and transfer the cooked pasta directly to the skillet. Working quickly, add 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano and about 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water and swirl vigorously to emulsify, jostling the pan at the same time, and cook just until sauce is silky, about 1 minute.
- Divide the pasta among shallow bowls, sprinkle with pepper and remaining prosciutto and serve immediately, along with more Parmigiano-Reggiano if desired.
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta: Short, sturdy pastas like penne, rigatoni, or fusilli are ideal for this dish, as they can hold the sauce and toppings well.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the pasta, be sure to use a large pot with plenty of water. Overcrowding the pan will prevent the pasta from cooking evenly and can make it sticky.
- Cook the pasta al dente: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or "to the tooth," meaning it should be slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape when tossed with the sauce.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the flavor of your dish. Use fresh, ripe vegetables, high-quality prosciutto, and a good olive oil.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables in this dish should be cooked just until tender-crisp. Overcooking them will make them mushy and bland.
- Add the herbs at the end: Fresh herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme should be added to the dish at the very end of cooking. This will help them retain their flavor and aroma.
Conclusion:
This pasta with prosciutto, peppers, and herbs is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. With its combination of salty prosciutto, sweet peppers, and fresh herbs, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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