Prosciutto and Sage Linguine Recipe

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Cook Within: 6 days

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Prosciutto and Sage Linguine with roasted butternut squash

Contains: Milk, Wheat

The salty-sweet combo is the inspiration for many a delicious meal, and this pasta dish is no exception. Prosciutto brings a natural salty touch and the butternut squash is a sweet, filling delight: combined, they bring delicious contrast in both flavor and texture. Herbaceous sage and a creamy, cheesy sauce augment the culinary ying and yang, making this marriage of opposites a meal of champions.

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In Your Box (serves 2)

5 oz. Linguine
2 oz. Grated Parmesan
4 fl. oz. Light Cream
1 Sage Sprig
8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
3 oz. Prosciutto

Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
713
Carbohydrates
70g
Fat
36g
Protein
21g
Sodium
1343mg

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Recipe Steps

You Will Need

Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Spray

1 Medium Pot
1 Baking Sheet
1 Colander
1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Preheat oven to 450 degrees
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil
Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry
Prepare a baking sheet with foil and cooking spray
Refrigerate prosciutto until ready to use
Ingredient(s) used more than once: prosciutto, Parmesan

1

Cook the Butternut Squash

Place butternut squash on prepared baking sheet and toss with 2 tsp. olive oil, ¼ tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Massage oil into butternut squash. Spread into a single layer and roast in hot oven until tender, 20-25 minutes. While butternut roasts, cook pasta.
2

Cook the Pasta

Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander. While pasta cooks, prepare ingredients.
3

Prepare the Ingredients

Remove prosciutto from refrigerator and tear into bite-sized pieces. Stem and mince sage.
4

Crisp the Prosciutto

Line a plate with a paper towel. Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add prosciutto to hot pan and stir occasionally until crisp, 4-6 minutes. Remove prosciutto to towel-lined plate. Keep pan over medium heat.
5

Make Sauce and Finish Dish

Add 1 tsp. olive oil and sage to hot pan and stir, 1 minute. Add cream and pasta cooking water and stir occasionally until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan (reserve a pinch for garnish) until incorporated and sauce is thickened. Remove from burner and stir in pasta, butternut squash, sage, and prosciutto (reserving a pinch for garnish). Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with reserved Parmesan and reserved prosciutto. Bon appétit!