Recipe compliments of Rick and Lynne
Penne with Arugula in Tomato-Cream Sauce
Cuisine: Italian Type: Appetizer Serves: 4
Source:
Trattoria
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Ingredients:
2 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
Minced garlic
Minced Italian herbs
6 cups (36 oz.) canned Italian tomatoes

3 oz. prosciutto ham, finely diced
1-3/4 cups of tomato sauce (above)
1 cup heavy cream
3 oz. arugula, chopped
Salt and white pepper
1 lb. dried penne pasta

Instructions:
1. Make a quick tomato sauce. Sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and herbs and sauté an additional minute. Add tomatoes and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 30-35 minutes. Press through a food mill, return to medium heat and thicken.

2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomato sauce and prosciutto. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Pour in the cream and stir until blended, simmer for about 1 minute. Add the arugula and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute longer. Season to taste.

3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta. Drain. Add to sauce and stir until well coated. Serve immediately.

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2001-03-10