4.7 from 27 votes
Easy Cherry Tomato Prosciutto Pasta with Basil Drizzle
I love this cherry tomato prosciutto pasta recipe for nights when I want something delicious to eat but don't want to do any of the work.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 433 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 600 g (21oz) cherry tomatoes
- 100 g (3oz) prosciutto
- Handful basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 500 g (1lb) pasta
- parmesan to serve
For the basil drizzle (optional)
- 2 cups fresh basil
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the tomatoes in a deep roasting dish. Drizzle over the olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the prosciutto and fresh basil. Place the dish in the oven and allow to roast for 20-30 minutes until the prosciutto is crisp and the tomatoes have softened.
- To make the basil drizzle combine basil, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. You can do this with an immersion blender too.
- Cook pasta in a big pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water and drain.
- Add the pasta to the tomatoes and prosciutto then add a splash of cooking water and toss to combine.
- Serve the pasta with the basil drizzle and lots of grated Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
433kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
772mg
(32%)
Potassium
373mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
742IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 433kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 772mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 742IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.