Fresh Tomato Penne With Oregano

Ingredients

• 1 (16-oz.) package penne pasta
• 1/4 pound prosciutto, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (2-oz.) package pine nuts, lightly toasted
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

1. 1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
2. 2. Cook prosciutto in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 8 minutes or until crisp. Add tomatoes and next 7 ingredients; cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Toss with warm cooked pasta. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.