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Pasta with Whole Cloves of Garlic
Category: Pasta
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 10 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed 1/2 c. prosciutto, cut into strips 6 plum tomatoes or 1-1/2 c. canned tomatoes Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. pasta (ziti) 1 c. roughly chopped basil 1 c. freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese
Directions:
Set a pot of salted water to boil. Combine oil, garlic, and ham in a 10-inch skillet and turn the heat to medium low. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is deep golden, nearly brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Chop the plum tomatoes (or crush the canned tomatoes) and add them, along with salt and pepper, to the skillet. Stir and simmer while the pasta is cooking. Drain the pasta when done, reserving a little of the cooking water and adding it to the sauce if it appears dry. Toss the pasta with the sauce and most of the basil, along with the cheese. Mince the remaining basil, garnish the pasta with it, and serve.