Ingredients
- 1 pound whole-grain (or whole-wheat) spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons mixed colored peppercorns, coarsely ground
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups grated (6 ounces) pecorino
- 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking: Heat a small, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppercorns and toast for about 20 to 30 seconds. Add the oil and cook for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat.
Drain the pasta reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Transfer the spaghetti to a large serving bowl. Add 1 cup of the pecorino and toss to combine, gradually adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen up the pasta. Add the oil mixture, prosciutto, 2 tablespoons of parsley, and 2 tablespoons of basil. Toss well to combine all ingredients.
Garnish with the remaining pecorino, parsley, and basil.
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By jhac84
on February 26, 2012
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I really really really love this recipe! I agree with the other reviewers about the pepper. Definitely cut down the pepper by half to 1 tablespoon (maybe even a little less. Don't toss all the pasta water either. I would keep more than a cup because the pasta soaks up the water so quickly. It's a keeper! I'm making this recipe a regular!
By aanda13
on December 11, 2010
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This is really tasty yet simple. I love prosciutto! I brought leftovers to lunch the next day and all my coworkers said, "It smells so good!".
By mngirld_12943117
Denver, 44
on September 07, 2010
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This recipe is simple yet very tastey. I'm a huge fan of pepper, but it was still a bit strong for me. Next time I make it I will try just 1 tablespoon of peppercorns. It is also very healthy so all-in-all a great meal.
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