Crispy Prosciutto & Broccoli Pasta

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One of the things that I cook, that my friends have said is their favorite dish, is my chicken, broccoli, ziti. There was once even a time, many, many years ago, when I arrived home to find a bag on my doorstep. In it contained a bag of broccoli, a package of chicken and a box of pasta. My friend, Jenn, had apparently planned on returning for dinner and I guess this was her way of requesting the dish. Why am I talking about that dish? Well, I have grown tired of making it. This dish is a ni

1 lb broccoli florets

1 lb gemelli pasta (or any short pasta rotini, penne etc.)

3 T olive oil

3 oz prosciutto, sliced into strips

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 shallots, diced

1 C panko bread crumbs

Fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano for grating on top

2 T butter (optional but recommended)

Salt and pepper

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Be sure to salt the water liberally (if you don’t salt water your pasta will not be seasoned). Add pasta to water and cook according to package. With 3 minutes left...
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Nutritions

Calories
464

Sodium
247mg
10% DV

Fat
17g
27% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
64g
22% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV

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