Shepherd's Style Sweet Potato Pappardelle with Crispy Prosciutto and Fresh Basil

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Serving Size: 4-6
Serving Size: 4-6
Ingredients:
1 lb. Pappardelle's Sweet Potato Pappardelle
½ cup ricotta
1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated
1 teaspoom orange zest, freshly grated
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus additional for garnish)
4 oz. prosciutto, thinly sliced into 1” long strips
3 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped
¼ cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10 mins. Drain over a bowl to reserve the cooking liquid and let sit.
- Meanwhile, in a medium sized sauté pan, cook the prosciutto over medium heat until crisp, about 5 mins.
- In a large mixing bowl, add ricotta, lemon zest, orange zest, Parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, and season with salt & pepper to taste. Using a ladle, add a ¼ cup of the reserved pasta cooking liquid to the ricotta mixture and stir to combine until the desired consistency is reached.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the ricotta mixture until fully coated. Garish with crispy prosciutto, walnuts, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
