Cherry Prosciutto Spinach Fettuccine
A delightful fusion of sweet cherry and savory Italian prosciutto.
Daily recipe · June 19, 2025
A little about this dish
This dish, brimming with the essence of a summer in Italy, is a captivating blend of wonderfully tart yet sweet cherries and savory prosciutto, nestled over a bed of fresh spinach fettuccine. Think of it as the love child of a fruit salad and pasta dish!
Ingredients (for 4)
- Cherries — 2 cups — pitted, halved
- Prosciutto — 200g — sliced
- Fresh spinach fettuccine — 400g
- Parmesan cheese — 1 cup — freshly grated
- Garlic cloves — 4 — minced
- Extra virgin olive oil — 4 tablespoons
- Salt — as per taste
- Freshly ground black pepper — as per taste
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🍝💧🔥Cook the spinach fettuccine as per the instructions on the package. Drain and put aside some pasta water.
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Step 2 — 🍳🥩🔥Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a pan. Add the prosciutto slices and cook until they turn crispy.
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Step 3 — 🍳🧄🔥Using the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté until it turns golden.
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Step 4 — 🍳🍒🔥Add halved cherries to the pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until the cherries are slightly warmed but still retain their shape.
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Step 5 — 🥘🍝🌪️Add the cooked fettuccine, remaining olive oil to the pan and toss everything together.
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Step 6 — 🍝💧👌If the pasta seems too dry, moisten it with the reserved pasta water.
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Step 7 — 🍝🧂🌶️Season the pasta with salt and freshly ground black pepper as per your taste.
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Step 8 — 🍽️🍝🧀Dish out the pasta onto plates and garnish each serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
A final fox tip
Did you know that cherries are known as 'super fruits' endowed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds? When it comes to variations to this recipe, feel free to replace prosciutto with crispy bacon or even grilled chicken for a protein boost! Kids can help out with pitting cherries or grating the parmesan cheese. Enjoy this unexpected union of sweet & savory, this could be your new favorite summer dish.