Pasta With Prosciutto & Lemon Breadcrumbs

FOR THE PROSCIUTTO CREAM

Step 1

Pulse prosciutto in a food processor until finely ground.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook prosciutto, stirring often, until brown and crisp, 5–8 minutes.

Step 3

Add shallot and garlic to skillet and cook, stirring often, until shallot is soft and garlic is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add brandy and cook until skillet is almost dry, about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Add thyme, bay leaf, lemon zest, and cream to skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cream is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl; discard solids.

Step 5

Prosciutto cream can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

FOR THE BREADCRUMBS

Step 6

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook just until golden, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool.

Step 8

Discard garlic and transfer breadcrumbs to a medium bowl. Add lemon zest and toss to combine; season with salt.

Step 9

Breadcrumbs (without lemon zest) can be cooked 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature. Add lemon zest just before serving.

FOR THE ASSEMBLY

Step 10

Pulse prosciutto in a food processor until finely ground.

Step 11

Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook prosciutto, stirring often, until brown and crisp, 5–8 minutes.

Step 12

Add prosciutto cream to skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until cream is thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.

Step 13

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 8–10 minutes; drain.

Step 14

Add pasta to sauce. Cook over medium heat, tossing, until pasta is well coated, about 2 minutes.

Step 15

Add radicchio, parsley, and lemon juice and toss to combine; season with salt.

Step 16

Serve pasta topped with breadcrumbs and drizzled with more olive oil.