Ingredients

  • 1 lb linguine
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup minced shallots or 1/3 cup onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 4 ounces prosciutto, torn into pieces
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 8 cups Baby Spinach, loosely packed
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or grana padano, grated, garnish

Method

  • In large pot, cook linguine according to package directions, al dente.
  • Meanwhile, in large, deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add shallots, sun-dried tomatoes and grated lemon zest and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
  • Add garlic paste and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
  • Add prosciutto and cook, about 2 minutes, until crisp.
  • Drain linguine, add to skillet along with lemon juice, salt and pepper, tossing over medium heat to combine.
  • Place spinach in large bowl.
  • Add hot linguine mixture to spinach, tossing to combine.
  • Stir in pine nuts.
  • Garnish with cheese.