How to Make Summer Fresh Pasta with Tomatoes and Prosciutto - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the heat of summer arrives, it's the perfect time to enjoy fresh and vibrant flavors in our meals. And what better way to do that than with a delicious pasta dish? This Summer Fresh Pasta with Tomatoes and Prosciutto is a delightful combination of ripe, juicy tomatoes, salty prosciutto, and fragrant basil - all tossed together with al dente pasta. It's a dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite.

What makes this pasta dish so special is the use of seasonal ingredients....

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 4 tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl.
  • Place tomatoes in a medium bowl; season with sea salt and black pepper. Pour 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil over tomato mixture and toss gently; set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir shallot in hot oil until it begins to turn translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
  • Add shallot mixture, tomato mixture, and prosciutto to pasta; toss to combine. Use reserved cooking water to make mixing easier.
  • Top pasta with basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to serve.
  • Nutrition

    398 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 683mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 352mg