Fresh And Flavorful Prosciutto Caprese Pasta Salad
Prosciutto Caprese Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish combining tender pasta, savory prosciutto, slow roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, creamy burrata, and a tangy balsamic dressing. It offers a balance of richness and freshness, perfect for warm days or light gatherings.
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Ingredients
For the Prosciutto Caprese Pasta Salad
- ½ lb. radiatori pasta
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. aged balsamic vinegar of Modena
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ lb. sliced prosciutto San Daniele torn
- 1 cup slow roasted tomatoes or sundried tomatoes
- ⅓ cup Parmigiano Reggiano grated
- ⅓ cup baby basil or basil chiffonade
- 8 oz. burrata
- ½ cup basil pesto
- ⅓ cup pistachios chopped
For the Slow Roasted Tomatoes
- 2 pints grape tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. crushed coriander
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Roast halved tomatoes at 300°F with olive oil, coriander, and salt for 90 minutes until wrinkled.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water 8 to 10 minutes until al dente, then drain and cool.
- Shake olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a jar until well combined.
- Toss cooled pasta with dressing, then add prosciutto, tomatoes, basil, and cheese.
- Top with burrata, pesto, pistachios, and extra cheese, then serve.