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Charcuterie Leftover Pasta

Pasta tossed with burst cherry tomatoes, feta, olives, parmesan, and crispy prosciutto.
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta any shape you have on hand
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup feta cheese from last night's board
  • ⅓ to ½ cup olives sliced
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for finishing
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 3 to 4 slices prosciutto

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta until al dente. Before draining, reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat a skillet over medium heat and add your prosciutto. Let it crisp up until golden, then transfer it to a paper towel. Once it cools, crumble it and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the garlic and sauté just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes and let them cook down for about 4–5 minutes, until they soften and begin to burst.
  • Add your cooked pasta directly into the skillet. Toss, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water to create a light, silky sauce.
  • Stir in the feta and olives. Sprinkle in the parmesan cheese and toss again until glossy and well combined.
  • Serve warm, topped with crispy prosciutto, an extra sprinkle of parmesan, and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper.