Prosciutto & Fig Balsamic Glazed Pasta
This dish offers a delightful interplay of salty prosciutto, sweet figs, and a tangy balsamic glaze, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. It's a quick yet sophisticated meal perfect for a light lunch.
Prep Time
25 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
2
Calories
450 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
~10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, finely chop the garlic. Slice the fresh figs into quarters. Tear the prosciutto into bite-sized pieces.
~3 min - 3
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
~1 min - 4
Add the sliced figs to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
~3 min - 5
Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Add the drained pasta to the frying pan with the figs.
- 6
Add the torn prosciutto and balsamic glaze to the pan. Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce.
~2 min - 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in fresh basil leaves just before serving.
~1 min - 8
Serve immediately in bowls.
Tips
- If fresh figs are unavailable, dried figs rehydrated in warm water for 15 minutes can be a good substitute.
- For an extra touch of elegance, garnish with a drizzle of extra balsamic glaze and a few whole basil leaves.
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