Gemelli Alfredo with Proscuitto

1. 1

   Fill a 4-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for cooking pasta.

2. 2

   Chop prosciutto.

3. 3

   In a skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute prosciutto, stirring, until it begins to brown, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   With a slotted spoon transfer prosciutto to paper towels to drain.

5. 5

   Boil pasta until al dente and drain in a colander.

6. 6

   Return pasta to kettle and add remaining ingredients except prosciutto and salt to taste.

7. 7

   Cook pasta over low heat, stirring, until butter is melted and sauce coats pasta.

8. 8

   Serve pasta sprinkled with prosciutto.

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