Pasta with Prosciutto and Arugula in a Lemon-Infused White Wine Sauce
Infused in a lemon, white wine sauce, this light dish of pasta with prosciutto and arugula tastes splendid. The saltiness of prosciutto and baby arugula with its mild, nutty, peppery taste team fabulously with zesty lemon.
Course
Main Course
Category
Italian
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time15minutes
Total Time25minutes
Servings4
AutorElle
Ingredients
400gdried pasta of your choice
3tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
4shallots,diced
2garlic cloves,thinly sliced
12thin slicesprosciutto di Parma,coarsely chopped
1 1/2cupdry white wine(375 ml)
3tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lemon juice
2tablespoonsflat-leaf parsley,chopped
4handfuls arugula,shredded
1/4cupfreshly grated parmesan(20 g)
sea salt and freshly ground pepper,to taste
fresh basil leaves,to serve (optional)
Method
Fill the large pot with cold water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and add pasta, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking. Cook according to packet instructions, until al dente.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until aromatic. Add the prosciutto and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until crisp.
Add wine, and cook over high heat for 2 minutes, until reaches a boil and slightly reduces. Reduce heat to low and stir in lemon juice; simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in arugula and parsley.
Add the hot cooked pasta to prosciutto mixture; toss well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Divide among serving dishes. Sprinkle with the parmesan and basil to serve.