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Ziti with Fresh Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Prosciutto ciaochowbambina.com

Ziti with Fresh Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Prosciutto

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  • Author: Ciao Chow Bambina
  • 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

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  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 12 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

  1. In a large heavy skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and prosciutto slices. Cook until prosciutto begins to crisp.
  3. In the meantime, cook ziti until al dente, about 7 minutes.
  4. When pasta is done, add to the skillet along with 1/2 – 1 cup reserved pasta water. Toss to coat.
  5. Remove skillet from heat and add the mozzarella, basil and black pepper.
  6. Finish with the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes and an extra drizzle of olive oil.
  7. Transfer to shallow bowls.
  8. Enjoy!