Bucatini With Chantrelles, Spring Peas, And Prosciutto
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 1 pound chanterelles
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds peeled, seeded, and crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 1 pound bucatini
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- If using fresh peas, par boil them in salted water for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Drain them and set aside.
- Trim the tough ends and wilted spots from the mushrooms.
- Wipe them clean, or wash them quickly and air dry them.
- Slice thinly and set aside.
- Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Crush the garlic cloves and add them along with the prosciutto in the skillet.
- Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper, and cook until wilted, about 7 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, season, and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the peas and chopped parsley, and cook until peas are tender, about 3 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the bucatini in boiling water.
- Stirring frequently, cook pasta for 10 minutes.
- To serve, drain pasta, and return to pot.
- Add approximately 3/4 of the sauce to the pasta and bring to a boil.
- Season pasta with salt and pepper.
- Remove pot from heat and add the grated Parmesan to pasta and stir.
- Transfer pasta to a large platter, top with remaining sauce, and serve immediately.
peas, chanterelles, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, salt, tomatoes, italian parsley, bucatini, parmesan
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bucatini-with-chantrelles-spring-peas-and-prosciutto-recipe.html (may not work)