PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, CRISPY PROSCIUTTO, AND TOASTED BREADCRUMBS
Taken from chow. com and posted for ZWT. Originally from Aida Mollenkamp - "Even the staunchest broccoli-hater will be tempted by this pasta dish, in which the underappreciated veggie teams up with salty prosciutto and crunchy breadcrumbs. Keep these ingredients on hand for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner." Pair this dish with a Pinot grigio with a nice body and a 'green' flavor.
Provided by alligirl
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4 entrees, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Prepare an ice water bath by filling a bowl halfway with ice and water; set aside.
- Once water boils, add broccoli and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, remove broccoli and plunge in the ice water bath; return cooking water to a boil.
- Remove broccoli from the ice water bath and place in a colander or strainer set over a bowl to drain.
- Once cooking water returns to a boil, add pasta and cook according to the package directions.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add prosciutto and cook until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove prosciutto to a plate; set aside (and do not wash the pan).
- Return the pan to the stove over medium-high heat; add remaining olive oil. When oil shimmers, add garlic and shallots, cooking until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in panko and cook until toasted and golden brown, about 2 minutes; remove from heat.
- Return pasta to the pot and place over medium-low heat. Add reserved pasta water, broccoli, and prosciutto.
- Taste pasta and adjust seasoning, adding more salt if necessary; stir until ingredients are well mixed and broccoli is heated through.
- Transfer pasta to a serving platter and sprinkle panko mixture over top. Pass freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.2, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 170.4, Carbohydrate 105.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 20.9
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Palak Say
palak_say36@gmail.comThis dish was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.
MH Mezan
m@gmail.comThis pasta dish was a bit too bland for my taste.
Brent Von Aschen
v.brent92@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and tasted great. I will definitely be making it again.
logan hemstreet
logan-hemstreet13@yahoo.comOverall, this was a good pasta dish. I would recommend it to others.
Sirkka Rosemary Mbutu
s_m3@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was delicious.
RAFI ALVES 2.O
a-rafi@yahoo.comThe pasta was overcooked and the sauce was too thin.
Boahen Gilbert
gilbert.boahen@hotmail.comThis pasta dish was a bit bland. I would recommend adding more garlic and herbs to the sauce.
I am miracle Moni
m_i@hotmail.comThis was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The whole family enjoyed it.
Melissa Murphy
m_m@yahoo.comLoved this dish! The crispy prosciutto and toasted breadcrumbs were the perfect touch.
Shaneel Lavin
shaneel@gmail.comThis pasta dish was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the crispy prosciutto added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.
Ramsakhidevi Yadav
yadav@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but the crispy prosciutto and toasted breadcrumbs were delicious. I would recommend using less salt in the sauce next time.
Susie Smith
s_susie@yahoo.comThe pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. The broccoli was a bit overcooked for my taste, but overall this was a good dish.
StoneyRandall
stoneyrandall@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and tasted amazing. I especially loved the crispy prosciutto and toasted breadcrumbs. I will definitely be making this again.
Christian Spinks
christian.spinks15@yahoo.comI made this pasta dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the crispy prosciutto added a nice touch of texture. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Crew King& Queen
crewk5@gmail.comThis pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of broccoli, crispy prosciutto, and toasted breadcrumbs was delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.