Cold Peppered Capellini With Prosciutto Recipe

Name: Cold Peppered Capellini With Prosciutto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb capellini or 1 lb other thin pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 large lemon; 5 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped; 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/2-inch strips; ½ cup sun-dried tomato, drained & sliced; ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, cracked; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon thyme, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon thyme, chopped; chopped black olives, to garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb capellini or 1 lb other thin pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 large lemon
5 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/2-inch strips
½ cup sun-dried tomato, drained & sliced
⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, cracked
1 tablespoon fresh lemon thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon thyme, chopped
chopped black olives, to garnish (optional)

1
Cook cappellini in a large pan of boiling water 4-5 ,inutes, or until al dente.
2
Rinse under cold water and drain throughly.
3
Using a vegetable peeler, thiny peel rind from lemon, making sure not to get the white pith.
4
Cut the rind into thin strips.
5
Add strips to a pan of boiling water.
6
Boil 1 minute and drain.
7
Heat oil in heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat.
8
Saute garlic and half the scallions 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until scallions are softened.
9
Stir in prosciutto and rind.
10
Cook 3-4 minutes stirring frequently, until prosciutto is lightly browned.
11
Remove from heat and cool.
12
Combine pasta, prosciutto mixture and sun-dreid tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, peppercorns, and lemon thyme in a bowl.
13
Cover and refrigerate several hours.
14
Sprinkle with remaining scallions and extra cheese if necessary before serving.
15
Top with a sprinkling of black olives.
16
Serve with Merlot or Fume.

612

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb capellini or 1 lb other thin pasta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, smashed, 1 large lemon, and more.

Yes, Cold Peppered Capellini With Prosciutto falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cold Peppered Capellini With Prosciutto

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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