Crispy Prosciutto Pasta

Shallots and garlic are caramelized in butter, tossed with spaghetti and topped with crispy prosciutto for a quick and delicious dinner.

Ingredients

• 3 shallots, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 6 slices prosciutto
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti to al dente.

3. While the pasta cooks make the sauce by melting the butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add the shallots, garlic, red pepper, salt and pepper and cook over medium low heat for 15 minutes.

4. Place the prosciutto on a sheet pan and bake for about 10 minutes until crisp. Once crisp remove from the oven and set aside.

5. When the spaghetti is done, drain reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Add the spaghetti, pasta water, and parmesan to the skillet and toss well with the butter.

6. Top with the crisp prosciutto.

Takes 20 minutes

Serves 4