
Penne Filetto di Pomodoro
( YIELD: 4 )
| I N G R E D I E N T S | |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 6 tblsp |
| Medium onion - chopped | 1 |
| Prosciutto | One third of a pound |
| Imported Italian tomatoes- 35 oz can | 1 |
| Basil leaves- chopped | 2 |
| Dececco penne pasta | 1 pound |
| Salt - pepper | To taste |
| 1 | Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and prosciutto- cook until onion is translucent and prosciuto is brown. |
| 2 | Crush tomatoes and add with juices to onion and prosciutto mixture. Add basil- salt - pepper to taste and a little water. |
| 3 | Cook 15 to 20 minutes- until sauce thickens. |
| 4 | While the sauce is cooking- bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the penne. Cook uncovered over high heat until al dente. |
| 5 | Drain pasta- put back in pot add some of the sauce to the pot and mix it up. Dish out pasta spooning remaining sauce over top. |