Pasta With Broccoli Crispy Prosciutto And Toasted Breadcrumbs Recipes

ORECCHIETTE WITH TOASTED BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring to a boil 6 quarts of salted water. Cook pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium-sized saute pan, heat the oil until warm. Since the bread crumbs will cook quickly, you don't want to add them into a hot pan, otherwise they can burn. Add the breadcrumbs and stir constantly. Season lightly with salt and pepper since flavored bread crumbs may already have seasoning. Saute for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Drain pasta in a colander. Working quickly, add pasta to the saute pan and stir to combine. Add Parmesan and the chopped prosciutto. Mix thoroughly. Pour into large serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley.

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, CRISPY PROSCIUTTO, AND TOASTED BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat.
• Prepare an ice water bath by filling a bowl halfway with ice and water; set aside.
• Once water boils, add broccoli and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, remove broccoli and plunge in the ice water bath; return cooking water to a boil.
• Remove broccoli from the ice water bath and place in a colander or strainer set over a bowl to drain.
• Once cooking water returns to a boil, add pasta and cook according to the package directions.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Add prosciutto and cook until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon to remove prosciutto to a plate; set aside (and do not wash the pan).
• Return the pan to the stove over medium-high heat; add remaining olive oil. When oil shimmers, add garlic and shallots, cooking until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in panko and cook until toasted and golden brown, about 2 minutes; remove from heat.
• Return pasta to the pot and place over medium-low heat. Add reserved pasta water, broccoli, and prosciutto.
• Taste pasta and adjust seasoning, adding more salt if necessary; stir until ingredients are well mixed and broccoli is heated through.
• Transfer pasta to a serving platter and sprinkle panko mixture over top. Pass freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano on the side.