Pasta with Figs & Prosciutto

Background
I just love this super simple yet very tasty pasta with figs & prosciutto. I used Parma ham but any kind of dry-cured ham is OK, likeย the Spanish Serrano or the German Black Forest ham. It takes less than 15 minutes to make this dish! Also, you can use any pasta you like, here I've made it with gluten-free spaghetti.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp pine nuts
- 4 slices of Prosciutto such as Parma ham
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- ½ tsp red chilli flakes
- 4 figs
- 200g pasta of choice
- 1 handful fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- Grated Parmesan
- Ground pepper
Instructions
- Dry-fry the pine nuts until lightly toasted then set aside.
- Grill, griddle or dry-fry the prosciutto ham until crispy. Transfer to a plate. When cool, break them into small pieces.
- Start cooking the pasta according to the instructions on the packaging.
- Whilst the pasta is cooking, heat the oil In a frying pan then add the onion and sautรฉ until soft. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for another minute.
- Meanwhile quarter the figs. Add the fig wedges to the fried onion & garlic then cook for 3 or 4 minutes. Stir through the pine nuts, chopped parsley and the crispy ham. Add a spoonful of the pasta's cooking water to moisten the mixture.
- Drain the pasta and toss with the mixture in the frying pan.
- Serve with plenty of ground pepper and Parmesan.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Pasta - Quick & Easy - Seasonal - Supper
- Occasions: - Valentine's Day
- Ingredients: - Exotic Fruits - Pork
- Health and Diet: - Combination
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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