Whole-Grain Spaghetti with Pecorino, Prosciutto and Pepper (Fall)

Name: Whole-Grain Spaghetti with Pecorino, Prosciutto and Pepper (Fall)
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1 pound whole-grain (or whole-wheat) spaghetti; 2 tablespoons mixed colored peppercorns, coarsely ground; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 cups grated (6 ounces) pecorino; 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

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Level: Easy
Total: 15 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 15 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound whole-grain (or whole-wheat) spaghetti

2 tablespoons mixed colored peppercorns, coarsely ground

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 cups grated (6 ounces) pecorino

6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions

Watch how to make this recipe.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking: Heat a small, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppercorns and toast for about 20 to 30 seconds. Add the oil and cook for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat.
Drain the pasta reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Transfer the spaghetti to a large serving bowl. Add 1 cup of the pecorino and toss to combine, gradually adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen up the pasta. Add the oil mixture, prosciutto, 2 tablespoons of parsley, and 2 tablespoons of basil. Toss well to combine all ingredients.
Garnish with the remaining pecorino, parsley, and basil.