Linguine With Prosciutto And Olives

Submitted by Dancer

"Pasta dishes are always easy this is perfect."

 

• Ready In: 31mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 8 ounces linguine, spaghetti or 8 ounces other dry pasta noodles
• 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/4 inch wide strips
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup thinly sliced green onion (including tops)
• 1 (3 ounce) jar pimento stuffed olives, drained
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• grated parmesan cheese (optional)

directions

1. In a 6 to 8-quart pan, cook pasta in 3 quarts boiling water until al dente (7 to 9 minutes or according to package directions).
2. Drain.
3. Place pasta in a warm bowl.
4. Meanwhile, combine prosciutto and oil in a wide skillet.
5. Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat, until prosciutto is lightly browned (about 3 minutes).
6. Add onions and cook, stirring, until limp (about 2 minutes).
7. Add olives and tomatoes and cook, shaking pan often, until olives are hot (about 2 more minutes).
8. Pour prosciutto mixture over noodles and toss well.
9. Transfer to a warm serving bowl.
10. Offer cheese to add to taste, if desired.

Reviews

[Cjonsey]

Good...very very good. We doubled the prosciutto to give it a little more flavor. Also great as a leftover, either cold or warmed