Pasta gratin with prosciutto crisps Recipe

Pasta gratin with prosciutto crisps Recipe

  • 3 free-range eggs, beaten
  • 3 tbsp double cream
  • 75g/3oz parmesan, grated (1 tbsp reserved)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 250g/9oz fresh spaghetti, cooked for 2 minutes and drained
  • 2 slices prosciutto
  • olive oil, to drizzle
  1. Put the eggs, double cream, parmesan, salt and freshly ground black pepper together in a small saucepan, stir well and cook for two minutes over a low heat.
  2. Place the cooked spaghetti in a small gratin dish, pour over the sauce, sprinkle with parmesan and put under the grill until bubbling.
  3. Heat a grill to high. Place the slices of prosciutto on a baking sheet under the grill for 3 minutes until crisp.
  4. To serve, place the prosciutto on top of the gratin and drizzle with olive oil.