Egg Pappardelle with Arugula, Leeks and Prosciutto
Egg Pappardelle with Arugula, Leeks and Prosciutto
Ingredients:
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1/2 pound egg pappardelle
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Kosher salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 leeks, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
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1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
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1/4 teaspoon pure lemon oil
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4 cups baby arugula
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1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
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Freshly ground black pepper
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3 ounces prosciutto, torn into 1″ pieces
Directions
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Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
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Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta cooking liquid.
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Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
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Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, 5-8 minutes.
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Add pasta, chives, lemon oil, and 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid.
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Cook, tossing and adding more cooking liquid by 1/4-cupfuls as needed, until a glossy sauce forms that coats pasta, about 4 minutes.
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Add arugula and 1/3 cup Parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
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Add prosciutto and toss again.
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Top pasta with more lemon zest and Parmesan.
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