Grandma’s Penne with Garlic and Prosciutto

You’ll need:

• 1-lb of penne pasta cooked 2 min short of recommended time
• 4-oz prosciutto sliced thin then cut into small strips
• 2-tbs extra virgin olive oil and more for the drizzle
• 1/2-tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 4-garlic cloves sliced thin
• Salt
• Black cracked pepper
• 1/4-cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1-cup pasta water
• 1/2-cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions:

1. In a 12″ skillet sauté the garlic, red pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and the red pepper flakes in the olive oil until the garlic becomes light golden in color.
2. Add the prosciutto and toss with the garlic for 30 seconds.
3. Add the pasta that has been cooked two min short of recommended time.
4. Add the cup of pasta water and on a medium heat toss the pasta to finish cooking.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the cheese and continue tossing the pasta in the cheese to create a creamy sauce. Add more pasta water a little at a time if needed.
6. Drizzle on some extra virgin olive oil and toss with the parsley and serve.

I love this dish and it’s so simple to make…..what’s not to love. Don’t forget not to over cook the pasta.