Linguine with Prosciutto and Olives

Elevate your pasta night with this irresistible linguine with prosciutto and olives recipe, a dish that combines gourmet flavors with simple preparation. Perfectly al dente linguine is tossed in a savory blend of garlic, olive oil, and crispy prosciutto, enriched by the briny tang of black olives and a hint of heat from red chili flakes. Finished with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan and fragrant fresh parsley, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or effortless entertaining. Serve it piping hot and watch as this elegant, flavor-packed pasta dish becomes an instant favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g linguine
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves
• 100 g prosciutto
• 100 g black olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.5 tsp red chili flakes
• 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the linguine.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Finely chop the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 4

Slice the prosciutto into thin strips and add it to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly crisp.

Step 5

Add the sliced black olives and red chili flakes to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for another minute.

Step 6

Lower the heat to medium-low and toss the drained linguine into the skillet, mixing until the pasta is coated in the sauce. If the mixture is too dry, gradually add some reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, keeping in mind that the prosciutto and olives are naturally salty.

Step 8

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the pasta. Toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Serve immediately in warm bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(717.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1667.2

Total Fat 94.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g
Cholesterol 133mg	0%
Sodium 5818.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 2.4g
Protein 72.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 688.1mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 717.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 32.2%