Shelly's Recipe

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD WITH CHERRIES & PROSCIUTTO

Category: Pasta Salads

1/2 lb bow-tie pasta
1/4 dry cherries (re-hydrated)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper, divided
1/4 lb prosciutto cut into strips
1/3 cup parmesan cheese

In a large pot of boiling water cook the pasta until just done making sure not too over cook (about 5 minutes). Rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop the cooking and drain thoroughly. In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, fennel, dry cherries, oil, lemon juice, salt, and 1/4 tsp of the black pepper. Add the prosciutto ham and toss again. Top with parmesan cheese and black pepper when serving as a garnish. Serves 4