Sometimes the best dishes are the simplest.
Pasta with Prosciutto, Zucchini, and Sun-dried Tomato Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup diced onion
3 oz. chopped prosciutto
1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 cloves minced garlic
1 ¾ cups half-and-half
1/8 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
Chopped fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups Rotini or penne pasta
Cook pasta according to directions. Reserve pasta water*.
In the meantime, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes. Add prosciutto and zucchini, and sauté until they begin to brown. Add garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes and half-and-half. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until sauce has reduced by half and thickened.
Pour sauce over pasta and combine. Top with parsley and parmesan cheese, and serve.
*If needed, add some of the reserved pasta water to the dish.
