How To Make Spaghetti With Prosciutto And Chilli

How To Make Spaghetti With Prosciutto And Chilli

Spaghetti with Prosciutto and Chilli Recipe. A fresh tasting, yet filling, traditional pasta dish to enjoy with a glass of chilled white wine! Sample our Spaghetti with Prosciutto and Chilli recipe.

You Will Need

• 60 ml lemon juice
• 60 ml olive oil
• 2 small red chillies, deseeded & chopped
• 12 slices of proscuitto or serrano ham
• 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
• 250 g rocket leaves, shredded
• 400 g spaghetti
• 1 sharp knife
• 1 pair of tongs
• 1 chopping board
• 1 whisk
• 2 bowls
• 1 large pan
• 1 colander

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Step 1:

Make the dressing

Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, chilli and some salt in a bowl.

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Step 2:

Prepare the ham

Take the ham and cut into fine strips. Put the ham, lemon zest and the rocket leaves into another bowl.

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Step 3:

Cook pasta

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook until for 8-10 minutes or until it is cooked to your taste.

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Step 4:

Drain pasta

When the pasta is cooked, drain through a colander and leave to rest for 1 minute.

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Step 5:

Finish dish

Add the ham and rocket to the pasta, then pour over the lemon dressing and toss well to combine all the ingredients.

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Step 6:

Serve

Transfer the pasta to a large serving dish or divide among four bowls. Serve hot with some freshly shaved parmesan cheese and a grind of fresh pepper.