Italian Meats and Poultry Recipes - Pasta with Prosciutto

Ingredients                      

• 6 ounces dried angel hair pasta

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (3 cups)

• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

• 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips

• 4 ounces fresh spinach, torn (3 cups loosely packed)

• 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• Parmesan cheese curls or finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Method:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Return to hot pan; cover and keep warm.

2. Meanwhile, in a very large skillet heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until butter is melted. Add garlic; cook for 30 seconds.

3. Add mushrooms, red onion, and prosciutto. Cook over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms and onion are tender, stirring occasionally.

4. Add spinach to skillet; remove from heat. Add cooked pasta, the 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, the salt, and pepper. Toss well.

5. If desired, sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.