Insalata di pasta con prosciutto e formaggio - pasta salad

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ pounds Ripe Italian tomatoes; peeled, seeded,
And diced
Sugar; together with
Salt; in equal proportion
1 pounds Penne
1 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces Prosciutto; cut julienne
12 ounces Mozzarella cheese; cut julienne
½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup Basil leaves; cut julienne
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
1 large Oregano sprig
1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
¼ cup Chopped Italian parsley
Salt; to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste

Directions

Place the tomatoes in a colander and lightly season with sugar and salt.

Allow them to drain for 30 minutes. This will season the tomatoes as well as release any excess water. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water, about 7 minutes, or until al dente. Refresh the pasta under cold water. Drain very well and place in a mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature. This recipe yields 6 servings.

Comments: The original recipe title as listed is "Insalata Di Pasta Con Prosciutto E Formaggio - Pasta Salad with Proscuitto And Cheese".

Recipe Source: COOKING LIVE with Sara Moulton Recipe courtesy of David Ruggerio, "Little Italy" From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # CL-9114 broadcast 04-23-1998) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR MAD - jpmd44a@...

~or- MAD-SQUAD@...

10-28-1998

Recipe by: David Ruggerio

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