Prosciutto Pesto Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Pesto, prosciutto, sun dried tomatoes and garlic combine with pasta for an exceptionally flavorful dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fusilli pasta or your choice of pasta
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 8 ounces oil packed Sun-Dried Tomatoes oil drained and chopped
- 6 ounces prosciutto diced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 6 ounces basil pesto ¾ cup
- 3 to 4 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of the liquid that the pasta is cooked in.
- In a large sauté pan heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat then add the chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, tomatoes, and prosciutto and cook for 3-4 more minutes.
- Add the white wine and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the pesto.
- Add the pasta then stir in ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Grate the Parmigiano-Reggiano on top of the pasta and serve.
Notes
Pasta swaps: Fusilli’s curls catch the sauce well, but rotini, penne, or farfalle all work nicely.
Cheese options: Parmigiano-Reggiano gives a sharp, nutty finish, but Pecorino Romano or even Asiago can be substituted.
Protein variations: Prosciutto adds salty richness, but pancetta, bacon, or even shredded rotisserie chicken can step in if needed.
Pesto choices: I used basil pesto in this recipe, but arugula, kale, or sun-dried tomato pesto work great as well.
Wine substitute: Use chicken broth or vegetable broth if you’d rather skip the wine.
Vegetable add-ins: A handful of baby spinach, roasted zucchini, or artichoke hearts make the dish more hearty.
Sun-dried tomato types: Oil-packed are softer and ready to use once drained. If you use dry-packed, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes before chopping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1537mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g
