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Prosciutto and Pea Linguine
Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with this enticing Prosciutto and Pea Linguine. Perfectly cooked linguine is tossed with crispy, salty prosciutto and sweet peas, then generously sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. The balance of flavors in this dish is absolutely delightful, making it a quick yet impressive meal that's sure to become a weeknight favorite. After all, nothing brings people together like good food!
Ingredients
- Salt
- to taste
- Black pepper
- to taste
- Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup, freshly grated, plus extra for serving
- Frozen peas
- 1 cup, thawed
- Garlic
- 2 cloves, minced
- Prosciutto
- 4 ounces, thinly sliced
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons
- Linguine
- 8 ounces
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the prosciutto to the skillet and cook until it becomes crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove the prosciutto from the skillet and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook until it's fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the thawed peas to the skillet and cook until they're heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Return the cooked linguine to the skillet, add the crispy prosciutto, and toss everything to combine. If the pasta seems dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss again until everything is well combined.
- Serve the pasta hot, with extra Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, omit the prosciutto and add sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Fresh peas can also be used when they're in season for a more vibrant flavor.
- Consider using whole wheat linguine for a healthier option.
Dietary Information
Servings: 2 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Calories: 650 Fat: 30g Carbs: 65g Protein: 25g Sodium: 1,200mg Sugar: 5g
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