Ragu With Pancetta And Prosciutto Food

CRIMINI RAGU WITH SPINACH CROSTINI AND CHICKEN RAGU WITH WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook to al dente, drain and keep warm.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Scatter sliced bread on baking sheet, toast until crisp but not too dry, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Quarter mushrooms. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Once the mushrooms have started to brown add 3 to 4 large cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
• While mushrooms cook, begin chicken ragu. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Brown the pancetta 3 to 4 minutes then add chicken and brown evenly 5 to 6 minutes. Add the onions to the chicken. Grate the carrot and stir in with the rosemary, bay and a couple of cloves of garlic, grated or finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper and cook until vegetables are soft.
• Add the Marsala to chicken and vegetables, stir and reduce a minute then add tomatoes and crush with wooden spoon. Simmer a few minutes to thicken and combine flavors.
• When the mushrooms are tender, season with salt and pepper. Chop the spinach coarsely then stir in to wilt. Add in a few grates of nutmeg, stir in vinegar then a splash of cream. Transfer the mushrooms to a small bowl and serve with toasted bread for topping.
• Toss the pasta with the chicken ragu and cheese. Garnish with some torn basil and serve immediately.

TORTELLINI AI FORMAGGI WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Melt butter in skillet and cook garlic for 1 minute.
• Add Prosciutto and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
• Add nutmeg and simmer until cream is thickened and reduced by half.
• Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and peas.
• Stir in reserved cooking liquid and tortellini and toss to coat.
• Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Serve and enjoy!

SLOW-ROAST TOMATO, RICOTTA & PROSCIUTTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1. Put the tomatoes, cut-side up, on a large baking sheet lined with baking parchment. Sprinkle over 1 tsp sea salt, drizzle with 1 tbsp oil, and scatter over the thyme. Roast for 1½-2 hrs, or until the tomatoes are wrinkled and a touch charred but still juicy. Leave to cool.
• Combine the ricotta, parmesan and lemon zest. Season. Heat a griddle pan over a high heat. Brush the bread with the remaining oil and griddle for 2-3 mins on each side, or until lightly toasted. Top with the ricotta mixture, tomatoes, prosciutto and a drizzle of olive oil.