Ziti with Fresh Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Prosciutto can be ready in a flash and on your table in no time!
Hi, friends! I feel like I’ve been gone forever!
The last two weeks have been a veritable whirlwind! We bounced from Boston to Lake Placid with a few other hops in between. Not only did we soak up record breaking sunshiny days, we reveled in highly anticipated family time too. Chelsea came home from California for a friend’s wedding and she was able to tack on a bunch more days with us. And now, as I sit here pondering the last couple of weeks, turning over in my mind the memories that will sustain me until we’re back together for the holidays, the first thought that comes to mind is the five of us decked out in our comfiest duds, strewn about our cozy pad, laughing hysterically at the stand-up shenanigans of one of our new favorite comedians. For over an hour the physical humor of Sebastian Maniscalco held our attention and inspired an unforgettable family experience.
What is it about laughter? You know – that kind of laughter – that deep-down, can’t catch your breath, tears pouring, stomach-aching kind of belly laugh that creates positive energy in the room. An energy you can almost touch. One that feels pretty darn close to a religious experience. Seriously. This was the kind of laughter that left us lighter and happier for having shared in an experience that united us around a singular cause. Humor.
So, after nine days of this… Nine days of allowing the natural rhythm of summer to dictate our risings and shinings: coffee in the morning, late lunches, slow dinners, it was time to button up the place and get home. It’s never easy. Never easy. But we are so lucky to have opportunities that bring us together for such special times.
I don’t know about you, but following a vacation, the first thing I crave is a homemade meal…a homemade meal that requires very little effort and very few ingredients.
I want my meal simple, tasty, and always the colors of the Italian flag. <——Kidding not kidding. 🙂
This Ziti with Fresh Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Prosciutto is just what the doctor ordered.
- Earthy
- Comforting
- Fragrant
- Gratifying
- Bright tasting
This dish, coupled with a nice glass of red, is the perfect meal for any occasion! Especially for the occasion of reminiscing. (Is reminiscing an occasion? I just made it one! 😉 )
Buon Appetito!
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Ziti with Fresh Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Prosciutto
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
Ziti with Fresh Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Prosciutto can be ready in a flash and on your table in no time!
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 1 – 2 plump garlic cloves, minced
- 7.5 oz. sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, sliced (Retain the olive oil for later use in the recipe.)
- 3 oz. sliced prosciutto, cut into thin slices
- 1 lb. ziti
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large heavy skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and prosciutto slices. Cook until prosciutto begins to crisp.
- In the meantime, cook ziti until al dente, about 7 minutes.
- When pasta is done, add to the skillet along with 1/2 – 1 cup reserved pasta water. Toss to coat.
- Remove skillet from heat and add the mozzarella, basil and black pepper.
- Finish with the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes and an extra drizzle of olive oil.
- Transfer to shallow bowls.
- Enjoy!
This looks like my kind of meal! Simple, flavourful and Italian! After just getting back to “reality ” from being in Italy for 2 months, I am definitely missing the wonderful food and wine! I have a question about your recipe. How many servings is it for? Thanks!
If you serve this with a side salad and fresh bread, it will comfortably feed four adults. Thanks for stopping by!
Aw, Annie. I know exactly the kind of laughter you speak of, as well as those shared memories and moments with loved ones! You’ve described it perfectly. I’m so glad you were able to make such beautiful memories with your family. I”m also glad you were able to make this delicious dish for us all to feast our eyes on!
Thank you so much! And I’m so happy you like the dish! 🙂
Yum, yum, yum! This sounds amazing!
Thank you so much!!
Oh my gosh… vacation and laughing – the best! Indeed, being in my own kitchen tho is something I look forward to. This recipe is so comforting too. Simple, delicious and packed with all the good things. I’ll have two glasses of wine with mine!
It doesn’t get any better! Yes – this is summer comfort food at its finest! Thank you, friend! xo
This looks and sounds amazing! I love the sun dried tomatoes in there!
Thanks, Kevin! Hope your summer has been wonderful!
You are talking my language. I just want a huge bowl of that yumminess with no interruptions, please! It’s everything I love! Pinning for later!
I love that we are on the same page with this one! Thanks, Kim!!
This looks so delicious. Pasta has got to be one of my favorite things, and I love sun-dried tomatoes.
Hi Jeff, Thank you so much! I love sun-dried tomatoes too! 🙂
My kind of dish- easy and delish! I also love Sebastián Maniscalco!!
Easy and delish is how I roll! OMG! We love him! Did you see him when he came to Syracuse? Hope your summer is going well, my friend!:)
I’m so glad you enjoyed your travels, Annie! I’ve loved seeing your photos on Instagram! And the kind of laughter you described is just so healing…pure pleasure.
You know I love this kind of pasta – every flavor delicious on it’s own and so much more as one lovely dish.
Thank you, friend! These flavors marry so well, don’t they?! 🙂
How absolutely wonderful that you had such amazing time with your family! There’s nothing better than just enjoying each other and letting all the worries of the world just drift away. This pasta dish looks like perfect comfort food. I love all the flavors and the ease in which it comes together.
It was a wonderful couple of weeks! Thanks so much, Kathy!! 🙂
I must love the Italian flag as well! I was just thinking that when looking at my cutting board with white onion, red bell peppers and green onions! But I am 63% Italian according to my DNA… Great pasta. Some of my most favorite flavors, and colors!
Well that is one beautiful cutting board! Thanks, Mimi!
Perfect summer pasta bowl. Love your account of living summer to the fullest and creating more memories with family. Pinned.
Thank you, Milena! It’s been a great summer! 🙂
Sounds like you have had a wonderful Summer (so far :)! I’m the same. I think I want to not cook for a bit, but then it’s the first thing I miss. This beautiful pasta fits the home-cooked deliciousness bill perfectly 🙂
So glad your summer is wonderful! Yep – this dish fit the bill! Thank you, Jennifer!
Sounds like you’ve had a fun summer Annie! This dish would make getting back home after a vacation much more tolerable. We always crave a nice, delicious home cooked meal too! It’s nice to dine out, but home cooking is always best! Loving this hearty dish!
Great summer! It’s so true though, dining out is great until you’re ready for a little bowl of home cooking!
I really want to come for dinner at your house. This is just how I love to eat and now I’m starving! Glad you’ve been soaking up every second of summer :). Have a great weekend, Annie!
Come over anytime, my friend! I would love it!! Making it out for any SU games this year? 🙂
Happy to hear you had a lovely break, my friend! We all need that from time to time. So this pasta! Prosciutto, mozza and sun-dried tomatoes? What’s not to love?! Pinned! Have a wonderful weekend ahead 🙂 XOXO
We sure do! Thanks, Dawn! And I agree….what’s not to love?! 🙂 XOXO
Oh I’m SO thrilled you’ve had a wonderful break, Annie! And, I know exactly what you are talking about when you say ‘that kind of laughter’! You sure didn’t mess around with coming back with a bang! This ziti looks insanely delicious! Full of flavor, texture and all things delicious! I could eat a few bowls of this right now for breakfast! Pinning! Cheers! <3
Is there anything better than that kind of laughter? Thanks for your kind words, doll! I just get a craving for simple pasta after I’ve been away! XO
This is definitely my type meal…loads of flavours and virtually fuss free! I also tend to lean towards foods with Italy’s colours and this is lovely Annie!
Thank you, Marisa! This and any one of your desserts and I’m a very happy camper! 🙂
If this isn’t Italian, I don’t know what is! I love using sun-dried tomatoes in pasta, and of course prosciutto and fresh pasta, olive oil…omgoodness, This looks so amazing, I”m drooling! I’ll have to give this a try! Thanks Annie!
Yay! Enjoy, my friend! Thank you so much!