Ingredients
½cuppine nuts
½cupraisins
½cupboiling water
½cupolive oil
6clovesgarlic,minced
10ozspinach,large stems removed, leaves washed and cut crosswise into 1-inch strips
1lbfarfalle
¼lbprosciutto,sliced
½tspsalt
½tspfresh ground black pepper
1cupparmesan,grated
Preparation
In a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Or toast them in a 350 degrees F oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
Combine the raisins and the boiling water. Let stand for about 10 minutes until plump. Drain.
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, for about 2 minutes until just wilted.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the farfalle for about 15 minutes until just done. Drain. Toss with the pine nuts, raisins, spinach mixture, prosciutto, salt, pepper, and Parmesan.
Serve and enjoy.
