Farfalle With Prosciutto And Baby Spinach Food

FARFALLE WITH PROSCIUTTO, SPINACH, PINE NUTS AND RAISINS

Steps:

• Plump raisins by soaking in boiling water (off the heat), about 10 minutes, then drain.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook,stirring, for 1 minute. Add spinach and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes or until just wilted.
• Cook Farfalle as directed on package and drain. Toss with pine nuts, raisins, garlic, spinach and prosciutto. Add parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.

FARFALLE WITH PROSCIUTTO, SPINACH, AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• In a small fry pan, toast the pine nuts over medium heat until light brown. Remove pine nuts from the pan and set aside to cool.
• In a small bowl, add the raisins and boiling water. Set aside for raisins to plump and absorb water.
• Cook the farfalle according to package instructions. While waiting for the water to boil and the pasta to cook, prepare the sauteed spinach (
• Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the bowl. Add the toasted pine nuts and olive oil. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to serving platter or pasta dishes. Top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

FARFALLE WITH FOUR CHEESES, CARROTS, PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and sauté 3 minutes. Add stock; cook until carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer carrots to plate. Add frozen peas, 1 cup prosciutto and cream to skillet and simmer until liquid thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan, Fontina, mozzarella and Romano. Stir until cheeses melt. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Add pasta to skillet and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer pasta to large bowl. Garnish with carrots. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup prosciutto, 1/4 cup Parmesan and parsley over and serve.