How to Make Linguine a Ragu di Prosciutto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Linguine a Ragu di Prosciutto is a classic Italian pasta dish that combines the flavors of savory prosciutto with a rich and hearty tomato sauce. This traditional recipe has been passed down through generations in Italy, and it continues to be a favorite among pasta lovers around the world. The combination of tender linguine noodles and the bold flavors of the prosciutto ragu create a dish that is both comforting and satisfying.

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup dried morel mushrooms
  • 4 slices chopped fully cooked ham
  • 4 slices prosciutto
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and diced
  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta, or more to taste
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place morels in a bowl. Cover with lukewarm water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Place morels, ham, and prosciutto in a food processor. Grind to a coarse mixture.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the ham mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes into the saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Fold cream into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and serve over linguine.
  • Nutrition

    603 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 567mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 342mg