Cold Peppered Capellini With Prosciutto

Cold Peppered Capellini With Prosciutto


1. Cook cappellini in a large pan of boiling water 4-5 ,inutes, or until al dente.

2. Rinse under cold water and drain throughly.

3. Using a vegetable peeler, thiny peel rind from lemon, making sure not to get the white pith.

4. Cut the rind into thin strips. Add strips to a pan of boiling water. Boil 1 minute and drain.

5. Heat oil in heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat.

6. Sauté garlic and half the scallions 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until scallions are softened.

7. Stir in prosciutto and rind.

8. Cook 3-4 minutes stirring frequently, until prosciutto is lightly browned.

9. Remove from heat and cool.

10. Combine pasta, prosciutto mixture and sun-dreid tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, peppercorns, and lemon thyme in a bowl.

11. Cover and refrigerate several hours.

12. Sprinkle with remaining scallions and extra cheese if necessary before serving.

13. Top with a sprinkling of black olives.

14. Serve with Merlot or Fumé.

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