Pesto Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto

Pesto pasta is one of those go to meals that's simple to make but full of bold, fresh flavor. This easy pesto pasta recipe comes together in minutes and brings together tender noodles tossed in vibrant basil pesto.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Main Entrées

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 487 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1½ oz prosciutto 4 slices, cut in half and rolled up
12 oz tagliatelle pasta or your preferred pasta, or homemade pasta
½ tsp salt for water
¼ cup pasta water reserved
8 tbsp pesto sauce homemade or store bought

Instructions

Place water in a large pot and bring to a boil.
While the pot is boiling, Cut the prosciutto in half and roll each half up. Place it in a pan and crisp it on medium high heat. Flip and crisp the other side. Remove and place on a plate.
1½ oz prosciutto
Once water comes to a boil, add salt and pasta and cook al dente.
12 oz tagliatelle pasta, ½ tsp salt
While pasta is cooking, place 1 to 2 tablespoons of pesto sauce per serving into a large serving bowl, add the pasta water and mix. Scoop out pasta and place in serving bowl and mix the pasta and basil sauce using tongs.
8 tbsp pesto sauce, ¼ cup pasta water
Top the pasta with the crispy prosciutto and serve immediately.

Notes

Top Tips

Reserve ½ cup of pasta water to help the pesto coat the noodles

Toss the pasta while hot so the pesto clings better

Don't overheat the pesto to avoid dulling its flavor

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 15gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 660mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 661IUCalcium: 79mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Basil Pesto Sauce, pasta dish, savory

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