Recipes

Penne with Tomato Prosciutto Sauce

1 Mins read
Scroll to recipe
Share
Penne with Tomato Prosciutto Sauce

Penne with Tomato Prosciutto Sauce

amanda

Equipment

  • - Chef's Knife: A versatile tool essential for chopping ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, and prosciutto efficiently.

  • - Cutting Board: Provides a safe surface to chop ingredients without damaging countertops.

  • - Heavy-Duty Food Processor: Useful for quickly dicing tomatoes or garlic if preferred, ensuring consistent sizes.

  • - High-Speed Blender: For pureeing cooked pasta and sauce ingredients to achieve a smoother texture (optional).

  • - Large Skillet: Ideal for browning prosciutto while preparing the tomato base of the sauce.

  • - Stainless Steel Pot: Perfect for cooking pasta al dente and simmering the tomato, prosciutto sauce together.

  • - Pasta Strainer: Essential for draining cooked penne noodles without losing any of their shape or flavor in the water.

  • - Silicone Spatula: A versatile tool useful for scraping down the sides of pots and bowls during sauce preparation.

  • - Cooking Utensil Set: Includes a range of tools, such as wooden spoons, spatulas, tongs, etc., which are perfect for everyday cooking tasks like making this dish.

  • - Dutch Oven or Large Saucepan: Great for slow-cooking the sauce to develop flavors while simmering with tomatoes and prosciutto.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 large red onion, finely chopped (2 cups)

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 6 ounces thinly sliced fine-quality prosciutto, such as Prosciutto di Parma, finely chopped and separated into pieces (1 1/2 cups)

  • 2 (28-ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes in juice, drained, reserving juice, and finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1 pound penne rigate

  • Accompaniment: Parmigiano-Reggiano (shavings or finely grated )

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Heat oil in a wide heavy medium pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté onion until golden, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Add prosciutto and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes with reserved juice, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool, uncovered, then chill, covered, at least 8 hours (to allow flavors to develop).
2

Instruction 2

Cook penne in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Drain well.
3

Instruction 3

While pasta cooks, reheat sauce over medium heat.
4

Instruction 4

Toss pasta with some of sauce in a serving bowl and serve remaining sauce on the side.
You may also like
Recipes

hot-buttered-rum

1 Mins read
Introduction Discover the cozy warmth and delightful flavors of a timeless classic. The Hot Buttered Rum recipe invites you to indulge in…
Recipes

Fish Vermicelli with Fresh Dill and Pineapple Sauce

1 Mins read
Introduction Dive into the delightful world of flavors with “Fish Vermicelli with Fresh Dill and Pineapple Sauce”, a unique culinary experience that…
Recipes

Endive and Chicory Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

2 Mins read
Introduction This Endive and Chicory Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette is a delightful combination of the earthy, slightly bitter flavors of Belgian…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *