Penne with Tomato Prosciutto Sauce

Ingredients for Penne with Tomato Prosciutto Sauce

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 large red onion, finely chopped (300g )

• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 170g thinly sliced fine-quality prosciutto, such as Prosciutto di Parma, finely chopped and separated into pieces (350ml )

• 2 (800g) cans Italian plum tomatoes in juice, drained, reserving juice, and finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 450g penne rigate

• Accompaniment: Parmigiano-Reggiano (shavings or finely grated )

How to make Penne with Tomato Prosciutto Sauce

Heat oil in a wide heavy medium pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté onion until golden, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Add prosciutto and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes with reserved juice, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoons each of salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool, uncovered, then chill, covered, at least 8 hours (to allow flavours to develop).

Cook penne in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 5.7L water) until al dente. Drain well.

While pasta cooks, reheat sauce over medium heat.

Toss pasta with some of sauce in a serving bowl and serve remaining sauce on the side.

Disclaimer

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