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Penne with Basil and Prosciutto

By Elise Mitzel-Ulanoff

4.0

(20)

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

8 ounces penne
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (4 to 5 slices)
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ounce freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1/3 cup)

Preparation

  1. Fill a 4-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for penne. Cut prosciutto into thin strips and tear basil into pieces. Stir penne into boiling water and boil until al dente. Drain pasta in a colander and in a large bowl toss hot pasta with oil, prosciutto, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and salt and pepper to taste.

TagsPastaPenneItalianEuropeanProsciuttoHamMeatBasilHerbs & SpicesParmesanCheeseDairySideMainDinnerLunchNut FreeQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight MealsSimmerGourmet
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