Orecchiette with Prosciutto and Melon |
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Don't be afraid of this strange-sounding dish. The prosciutto-and-melon combination we've always loved as an hors d'oeuvre tastes great with pasta and tomato sauce, too. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
1 onion, chopped |
1/4 pound sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips |
1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (one 16-ounce can) |
1 cup diced cantaloupe (from about 1/2 melon) |
1/2 cup light cream or half-and-half |
1 teaspoon salt |
3/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper |
3/4 pound orecchiette |
Directions:
1. In a large frying pan, melt the butter over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the prosciutto and tomatoes. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the cantaloupe, cream, and the salt and pepper. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes longer.
2. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the orecchiette until done, about 15 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce.
3. Time-Saving Tip: Purchase precut cantaloupe from the salad bar at your grocery store to save fiddling with a whole melon.
4. Wine Recommendation: A fairly acidic white with a hint of mellowness and fruit is a good match for this unique dish. Try a pinot blanc from the Alsace region of France or a non-oaky California chardonnay.
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