Farfalle with Prosciutto, Spinach, Pine Nuts, and Raisins

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Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup pine nuts
2. 1/2 cup raisins
3. 1/2 cup boiling water
4. 1/2 cup olive oil
5. 6 cloves garlic, minced
6. 10 ounces spinach, large stems removed, leaves washed and cut crosswise into 1-inch strips
7. 1 pound farfalle
8. 1/4 pound sliced prosciutto, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
9. 1/2 teaspoon salt
10. 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
11. 1/3 cup grated Parmesan

1. In a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Or toast them in a 350° oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Combine the raisins and the boiling water. Let stand until plump, about 10 minutes. Drain.
3. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
4. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the farfalle until just done, about 15 minutes. Drain. Toss with the pine nuts, raisins, spinach mixture, prosciutto, salt, pepper, and Parmesan.