PENNE WITH CRISP PROSCIUTTO, ZUCCHINI AND CORN

PENNE WITH CRISP PROSCIUTTO, ZUCCHINI AND CORN image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher Salt
5 tbs olive oil
8 thin slices prosciutto, cut into strips
1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
2 small zucchini cut into 1 1/2 cubes
2 ears of sweet corn or 1 cup of frozen corn
1/2 cup of freshly grated Pecorino Romano
3 tbs chopped mint
1 pound of penne
2 tsps sherry vinegar
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Cook the past according to package direction. Reserve 1/2 cup cup of the pasta water. Saute the prosciutto, place on a plate Add 1 tbs of oil to the skillet over medium heat add onion and salt and pepper. Cook until brown and tender. If the onion starts to burn add some water to the skillet. Add corn, zucchini add salt and toss until soft and tender - remove from heat and stir in half the cheese. Add pasta, 2 tbs oil, vinegar, and black pepper to the skillet with zucchini and corn. Stir over heat for 1 minute. Add the reserved water and stir. Sprinkle with prosciutto and cheese.