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Pasta with Leeks, Prosciutto and Sage

Cooking time:  30 minutes for menu
Cooking schedule: see below for "menu" instructions

Pasta with Leeks, Prosciutto and Sage                          Time: 30 minutes

3  medium leeks - about 1 1/2" diameter (3.5cm)
2 - 3 oz mushrooms
4 - 5 slices Prosciutto or other dry-cured ham
12 - 15 large sage leaves
2 tbs olive oil
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (2 oz - 50 gr) plus a bit extra for sprinkling at table
fresh tagliatelle or spaghetti, 9 oz package (250gr)

Cook pasta according to package directions.  While cooking:  Clean leeks and slice thinly. Brush mushrooms and slice.  Roughly chop Prosciutto.  Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet.  Add leeks and sauté until starting to get tender, about 5 minutes.  Add mushrooms, ham and sage leaves and sauté about 10 minutes, until everything is starting to turn golden.  Add chicken stock and heat through.  Pour over hot, cooked pasta, add Parmesan and toss lightly - use a tongs.  Serve, extra Parmesan on the side.

Note: If you want a side dish with this - try Mock Spinach Soufflé.  Put it in the oven before you start the pasta. We are having a light meal tonight - last night was big ;)
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Cooking Schedule: 30 minutes
Assemble all food, utensils and serving dishes
Put water on high heat for the pasta
Clean leeks and slice
Clean mushrooms and slice
Start to sauté leeks
Add mushrooms, ham and sage

Start to cook the pasta
Add stock to leeks
Drain pasta
Pour sauce over hot pasta
Add cheese and toss to combine
Serve - pass a bit more cheese

 

 

 

 

 

 

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