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Arugula, Blue Cheese and Cherry Tomato Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto

Easy, yummy and made in less than 30 minutes. Everything a perfect weeknight dinner needs.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Dinner
Servings: 2
Calories: 497kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat fusili (or gluten-free alternative) uncooked
  • 3.5 oz prosciutto
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1.5 cup cherry tomato halved
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1-1.5 oz blue cheese or to taste
  • 3 cups arugula chopped

Instructions

  • Cook pasta, according to the instructions on the package, in lightly salted water.
  • In a skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat and cook prosciutto in one single layer until crisp. This will take about 1-2 minutes each side. Transfer to paper towel.
  • In the same pan, add a little oil and saute onion for 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir regularly.
  • Then add tomatoes and season with black pepper. No need for salt, the blue cheese and prosciutto will cover that. Cook for 5 minutes or until tomatoes start to soften. Stir regularly.
  • Add blue cheese and milk and cook until sauce-like. This will take about 1-2 minutes. Stir constantly.
  • When ready, combine with drained pasta and cook until heated through.
  • Remove from stove. Add chopped arugula and finish with crumbled prosciutto.