Farfalle with Prosciutto, Spinach, Pine Nuts and Raisins

By Maverick19

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 10 oz spinach, large stems removed, leaves washed and cut crosswise into 1 inch strips
• 1 lb farfalle
• 1/4 lb sliced prosciutto, cut crosswise into 1/4 inch strips
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Or toast them in a 350 oven for 5-10 minutes.

2. Combine the raisins and the boiling water. Let stand until plump, about 10 minutes. Drain.

3. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the spinach and cook stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes.

4. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the farfalle until just done, about 15 minutes. Drain. toss with the pine nuts, raisins, spinach mix, prosciutto, salt, pepper and parmesan.