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Crunchy Bruschetta Pasta with Prosciutto
Crunchy Bruschetta Pasta with Prosciutto - the traditional flavour & crunch of tomato and basil bruschetta as a pasta dish, with the added kick of prosciutto.
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 450 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Australian
Ingredients
- 250 g dried angel hair pasta
- 500 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 8 thin slices of prosciutto
- ⅔ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 4 garlic cloves sliced in half
- 4 thick slices sourdough bread about 2 cups - in 1cm or ½ inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon - juice only
- 50 g fresh parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to packet directions, drain & reserve 2-3 tbsp. pasta cooking water - set aside.
- Meanwhile melt the butter in a medium microwave safe bowl.
- Add the garlic and mix to infuse.
- Add bread cubes to butter mixture, and coat well - I use a silicone pastry brush for this - then aside.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat, add bread cubes (reserving the garlic) and fry for 4 mins turning often, until crisp - remove to a plate.
- Add prosciutto to pan and fry for 2 mins until it starts to brown and crisp, then remove to plate lined with paper towel to drain then chop roughly.
- Add olive oil and tomatoes to pan and fry for 4 mins until slightly charred and collapsed.
- Crush reserved garlic into pan, adding basil, prosciutto and vinegar - cook for 1 min then turn heat down to low.
- Add drained pasta, 2-3 tbsp. pasta cooking water and lemon juice - mix for 1-2 mins to reheat and combine.
- Serve immediately topped with crunchy garlic croutons and grated parmesan.
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Notes
- I have set out the steps for this recipe in a specific order to maximise the flavour of the garlic in the croutons, but also making the time as short as possible - if you have more time you could do the prep in any order you like but the croutons will benefit from some time to soak up all that garlic butter goodness!
- I have used Angel Hair pasta for efficiency (it only takes 2 mins to cook!!! yay!!!) but you could use any pasta you like.
- *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*
Nutrition Information
Serving
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Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
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Protein
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Fat
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Saturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated Fat
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Monounsaturated Fat
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Trans Fat
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Cholesterol
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Sodium
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Potassium
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Fiber
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Sugar
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Calcium
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Iron
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Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.