Linguine a Ragu di Prosciutto

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Perhaps the very best pasta dish I make. A rich, delicious, and soul-satisfying Italian recipe that is certain to wow your guests at any dinner party. Do not even begin to think about cooking this if you are looking for a low-fat, low-calorie, or in any way light meal. It ain't happening with this one.

Submitted by TheCircle
Published on June 8, 2018
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup dried morel mushrooms

  • 4 slices chopped fully cooked ham

  • 4 slices prosciutto

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 red onion, diced

  • 1 (10 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and diced

  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta, or more to taste

  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place morels in a bowl. Cover with lukewarm water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain.

  2. Place morels, ham, and prosciutto in a food processor. Grind to a coarse mixture.

  3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the ham mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.

  4. Stir tomatoes into the saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 20 minutes.

  5. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

  6. Fold cream into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and serve over linguine.

Cook's Note:

To reduce calories, you can use turkey bacon in place of prosciutto, olive oil for the butter, and fat-free evaporated milk for the cream.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

603 Calories
32g Fat
63g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 603
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 17g 87%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 567mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 63g 23%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 342mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.