- 6 Ounces of Prosciutto de Parma;
- 8 Tablespoons of unsalted butter;
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil;
- 1 Small yellow onion finely chopped;
- Salt & pepper;
- 1 Cup of a dry white wine;
- 1 Pound of parpadelle or tagliatelle pasta; and
- Shredded Parmigiano cheese.
Cut Prosciutto into small strips, but separate lean strips from fatty strips;
Place butter, olive oil & fatty strips of Prosciutto in a skillet over a low heat & when the butter is completely melted & the mixture starts sizzling, add the onion & lightly sauté for 5 minutes. Add lean strips of the Prosciutto and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
Add wine to skillet and let wine evaporate for 2 minutes.
Cook 1 pound of either the pappardelle or tagliatelle pasta in water.
Place pasta on a serving dish and pour sauce over the pasta. Serve immediately with abundant Parmigiano cheese over each serving with black pepper to taste.
Serves 4-6.