Farfalle With Prosciutto Spinach Pine Nuts And Raisins Pasta Recipes

Ingredients

1/2 c. pine nuts

1/2 c. raisins

1/2 c. boiling water

1/2 c. olive oil

6 cloves garlic

10 oz. spinach

1 lb. farfalle

1/4 lb. sliced prosciutto

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper

c. grated Parmesan

Preparation

Step 1In a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Or toast them in a 350°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes.Step 2Combine the raisins and the boiling water. Let stand until plump, about 10 minutes. Drain.Step 3In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes.Step 4In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the farfalle until just done, about 15 minutes. Drain. Toss with the pine nuts, raisins, spinach mixture, prosciutto, salt, pepper and Parmesan.Step 5Variations: Replace the pine nuts with walnuts. Substitute Swiss chard for the spinach.Step 6Wine Recommendation: A fragrant and spicy Gewürztraminer from the Alto Adige makes an unlikely but tasty mate for this pasta.