Pasta lovers rejoice! You will love the unique, slightly sweet, flavor of this linguine that features prosciutto and capers. A simple and satisfying dish!
Happy Sunday! IMO, Sundays are made for comfort food and relaxation. For me, there is no better comfort food than pasta. I have always been a huge fan of Italian cuisine, and this pasta dish is no exception.
I wanted this dish to include meat, but I wanted something other than beef or chicken. Prosciutto is not something I would have considered until I came across this recipe. I was intrigued and decided to give it a try. Delicious! To be honest, it's been a couple of weeks since I tasted this dish and the leftovers are looong gone, but as I recall it has a salty sweetness that I haven't experienced with other pasta dishes I've tasted. It really is quite good.
One other thing definitely worth mentioning is that this recipe is quick (30-minute meal) and perfect for a weeknight. To quote Ina Garten, who doesn't like that?
Buon appetito!
Update: A big thank you to Merry from Merry About Town for featuring this recipe on Monday Funday Linky Party 11-2-15. The Linky party is open every Monday and hosted by Merry, Randa from The Bewitchin' Kitchen, Ladena from My Baby Stuff, and Ninja Mommers. A huge thank you to them for hosting the party!
📖 Recipe
Linguine with Prosciutto Tomato Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz. linguine
- 3 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 oz. prosciutto thinly sliced and coarsely chopped
- 2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
- 4 tablespoon fresh basil coarsely chopped and divided
- 2 tablespoon capers
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, add olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 3-4 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and chopped prosciutto. Saute for 1-2 minutes or until garlic is light golden brown. Lower heat, add tomatoes and 2 Tbsp. basil, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes. (If the mixture seems too thick, add a little bit of water.) Stir in the remaining basil, capers, salt and pepper. Simmer for two minutes.
- Add pasta to warmed bowls and top with sauce.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Nutritional information provided is for one serving and is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
I love pasta and this linguine is calling my name. Your prosciutto tomato sauce sounds incredible. Pinning!
Sandra says
Thanks, Jen! Pasta is one of my go-to meals for busy weekdays. Thanks for the pin!