Prosciutto Tomato Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this effortless and flavor-packed Prosciutto Tomato Pasta! Tender spaghetti (or your favorite pasta) is tossed in a luscious, silky sauce made from sweet cherry tomatoes, savory prosciutto, and a hint of crushed red pepper for subtle heat. The addition of garlic, fresh basil, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese infuses every bite with irresistible Italian-inspired flavors. This dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy evenings or a quick yet impressive meal. Serve it with a side of crusty bread and a crisp green salad for a complete, crowd-pleasing dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or your favorite variety)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 ounces Prosciutto (thinly sliced, then roughly chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 cups Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cups Pasta cooking water (reserved)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the rest.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter melts.
Add the chopped prosciutto to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly crisp.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
Reduce the heat to low, and carefully toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the tomato mixture.
Gradually stir in the reserved pasta cooking water, a little at a time, to create a silky sauce that coats the pasta evenly.
Remove the skillet from the heat and fold in half of the chopped basil and Parmesan cheese, tossing to combine.
Divide the pasta among serving plates and garnish with the remaining basil and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.3 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.9 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 183 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 4197 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.8 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 69.0 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 581 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1417 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
