Fettuccine with Spinach, Blue Cheese, and Prosciutto
A pasta recipe that a friend sent Carolyn Darlington sounded appealing. She decided to try it herself, adding prosciutto, one of her favorite ingredients, to make it even better.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add fettuccine and stir often for 10 minutes.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, cut prosciutto into 1/4-inch-wide strips and rub with your fingers to separate pieces.
Step 3
3
In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat, stir cheese and milk until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes. Add prosciutto, stir, and keep warm over low heat.
Step 4
4
After pasta has cooked 10 minutes, add spinach to pan and push down to immerse in water. Continue to cook until pasta is tender to bite, about 2 minutes longer. Pour into a colander and drain well. Return pasta and spinach to pan; add sauce. Mix well, lifting with 2 forks. Serve in wide bowls; add pepper to taste.
Ingredients
1 pound dried fettuccine
3 ounces thin-sliced prosciutto
1 1/4 cups (6 oz.) packed chunks blue cheese such as gorgonzola or Stilton
1/4 cup milk
1 package (10 oz.; about 2 1/2 qt.) washed spinach leaves, rinsed and drained
Fresh-ground pepper
Directions
Step 1
1
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add fettuccine and stir often for 10 minutes.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, cut prosciutto into 1/4-inch-wide strips and rub with your fingers to separate pieces.
Step 3
3
In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat, stir cheese and milk until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes. Add prosciutto, stir, and keep warm over low heat.
Step 4
4
After pasta has cooked 10 minutes, add spinach to pan and push down to immerse in water. Continue to cook until pasta is tender to bite, about 2 minutes longer. Pour into a colander and drain well. Return pasta and spinach to pan; add sauce. Mix well, lifting with 2 forks. Serve in wide bowls; add pepper to taste.
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