Linguine With Prosciutto & Olives Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 8 ounces dry linguine, spaghetti, or other
 Pasta strands
  2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into
 1/4-inch-wide strips
 Olive oil1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions including tops
 1 jar 3 oz. pimento-stuffed green olives, drained
 Cherry tomatoes1 Cup (16 tbs), halved
 Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a 5- to 6-quart pan, cook pasta in 3 quarts boiling water just until al dente about 10 minutes; or cook according to package directions.
Drain and pour into a warm bowl.
While pasta is cooking, combine prosciutto and oil in a wide frying pan.
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until prosciutto is lightly browned about 3 minutes.
Add onions and cook, stirring, until soft about 2 minutes.
Add olives and tomatoes and continue to cook, shaking pan often, until olives are hot about 2 more minutes.
Pour prosciutto mixture over pasta and toss well.
Transfer to a warm serving bowl.
Offer cheese to add to taste, if desired.
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