Name: Pasta with poached egg prosciutto spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 375g spaghetti; 1/4 cup olive oil; 100 gram prosciutto torn into pieces; 3 clove garlic; 250 gram halved cherry tomatoes; 100 gram baby spinach leaves; 1/2 cup parmesan, grated; 4 poached (see note) eggs

Pasta with poached egg prosciutto spinach

Quick, simple and packed full of delicious flavours and textures, this tasty pasta dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner for the whole family.

Serves 4

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10M

Total

15M

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Ingredients

375g spaghetti

1/4 cup olive oil

100 gram prosciutto torn into pieces

3 clove garlic

250 gram halved cherry tomatoes

100 gram baby spinach leaves

1/2 cup parmesan, grated

4 poached (see note) eggs

Method

1.Cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet instructions.

2.Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan on medium. Saute prosciutto and garlic 2-3 minutes, until prosciutto is beginning to crisp. Add tomatoes and cook 1-2 minutes, until tender. Stir in spinach and cook 1 minute, until beginning to wilt.

3.Drain pasta and return to pan with prosciutto mixture and parmesan. Season to taste and toss well. Serve with poached egg.

To poach eggs, bring a large saucepan of water with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to a slow simmer. Crack a room-temperature egg into a small bowl and carefully tip the egg into simmering water. Cook, splashing with hot water, 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
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