Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Fusilli with Crispy Proscuitto, Broccolini and Mushrooms

-1 box of Fusilli
-8 slices of prosciutto, julienned
-Sliced mushrooms
-1 bunch of broccolini, steams trimmed
-2 large cloves of garlic, minced
-Pinch of red pepper flakes
-1/2 cup white wine
-juice from 1 lemon(zest it first)
-1/4 cup of parmesan
- 1/2 cup of grated ricotta salata cheese

1. Boil pasta in salted water according to box. Reserve some of the pasta water for later.
2. Fry prosciutto in olive oil until crispy. Remove from oil and place on paper towel.
3. In the same pan, sauté mushrooms and broccolini until tender and add garlic and red pepper flakes.
4. Add wine and let reduce to half. Mix in Fusilli, lemon juice, lemon zest and a ladle of reserved pasta water (it will thicken the sauce). Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Finish pasta by adding the crispy prosciutto and cheeses!

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