Penne Piperade
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the penne in at least 4 quarts of rapidly boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Drain the pasta in a colander, refresh under cold water, and drain well again.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan, preferably nonstick.
- Add the peppers, onion, garlic, and prosciut to and cook over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, paprika, salt and pepper, and half the parsley.
- Cook until the tomatoes yield their juices and the mixture is moist and saucy, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the penne and bring to a boil.
- Correct the seasoning, adding salt or paprika to taste. The mixture should be highly seasoned.
- Sprinkle penne with the remaining parsley.
- Grate the cheese on top, if using, and serve at once.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
725
kcal
36% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).