Ingredients
2
ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (4 to 5 slices)
1/4
cup packed fresh basil leaves
3
tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1
ounce freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1/3 cup)
Directions
1.
Fill a 4-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for penne. Cut prosciutto into thin strips and tear basil into pieces. Stir penne into boiling water and boil until al dente. Drain pasta in a colander and in a large bowl toss hot pasta with oil, prosciutto, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and salt and pepper to taste.