pasta with prosciutto

this meal is one of my "go-to" weeknight dinners. it varies slightly depending on the ingredients i have on hand, but it always hits the spot. it is really easy and rich with italian flavor. the sweetness of the red bell pepper and caramelized onions with the salty flavor of the prosciutto make an awesome combination. i have also used the white sauce to make homemade chicken alfredo. 

Ingredients (Serves 3-5):
angel hair pasta
1/2 caramelized onion
1 red bell pepper
4 slices of prosciutto (cut into pieces)
1/4 C. white wine
1/4 t. salt
pepper to taste
2 T. flour
1 cup milk
2 T. butter
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/4 C. grated parmesan 


Directions:
Boil water and cook pasta for approximately 7 minutes.
Drain and drizzle with olive oil to prevent it from sticking together.


Heat 1-2 T. of olive oil in a frying pan. Saute sliced red bell pepper, minced garlic, caramelized onions and prosciutto. I already had caramelized onions in the refrigerator but if you want to know how to make them you can google search a recipe. Cook over low-medium heat until the red bell pepper is tender and the prosciutto is brown around the edges. 
While cooking make the sauce.


Basic White Sauce Directions:
Melt 2 T. butter
Stir in flour one T. at a time.
Add 1/4 t. salt, cook on low for approximately 4 minutes.
Slowly add the milk so that the consistency stays smooth. If you add the milk all at once the sauce will be lumpy. 
Once the milk is added stir in parmesan cheese.
Finally add the white wine and pepper.


Toss the pasta with the white sauce and top with the prosciutto caramelized onions, and bell pepper.