Crispy Prosciutto and Garlic Pasta

Procedimento

1. 01
   Passaggio 1Prep the aromatics

   Thinly slice the garlic, roughly chop the parsley, and crush the peppercorns in a pestle and mortar.

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2. 02
   Passaggio 2Fry the prosciutto

   In a cold pan, add the prosciutto and fry until crispy, then set aside and chop.

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3. 03
   Passaggio 3Combine the parmesan mixture

   Grate a generous amount of parmesan into a bowl and add the prosciutto and peppercorns.

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4. 04
   Passaggio 4Boil the pasta

   Put the pasta on to boil in salted water.

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5. 05
   Passaggio 5Sizzle the garlic

   Add 2 tbsp olive oil to the same pan you fried the prosciutto in. Add the garlic and sizzle on a medium heat. Add the chilli flakes and stir well.

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6. 06
   Passaggio 6Make the parmesan paste

   Before draining the pasta, ladle some water into the parmesan and prosciutto bowl to make a thick paste.

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7. 07
   Passaggio 7Drain the pasta

   Drain the pasta, reserving some extra pasta water.

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8. 08
   Passaggio 8Toss everything together

   Add the pasta to the garlic and turn off the heat. Add the paste, a splash of pasta water, and the parsley. Stir well.

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9. 09
   Passaggio 9Serve with parmesan

   Serve with extra parmesan on top and enjoy!

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