Penne with Tomato Prosciutto Sauce Recipe

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Penne with Tomato Prosciutto Sauce
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  1. Heat oil in a wide heavy medium pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté onion until golden, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Add prosciutto and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes with reserved juice, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool, uncovered, then chill, covered, at least 8 hours (to allow flavors to develop).
  2. Cook penne in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Drain well.
  3. While pasta cooks, reheat sauce over medium heat.
  4. Toss pasta with some of sauce in a serving bowl and serve remaining sauce on the side.
  5. Cooks' note: Sauce can be chilled up to 3 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 236.5 Kcal (990 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.78g 9%
Cholesterol 14.88mg 5%
Sodium 575.18mg 24%
Potassium 155.06mg 3%
Total Carbs 34.84g 12%
Sugars 3.05g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4.36g 17%
Protein 11.93g 24%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 15.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 218.27 Kcal (914 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.33g 9%
Cholesterol 13.74mg 5%
Sodium 530.86mg 24%
Potassium 143.11mg 3%
Total Carbs 32.16g 12%
Sugars 2.81g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4.02g 17%
Protein 11.01g 24%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 5%
Iron 1.6mg 10%
Calcium 14.1mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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