Caramelized Mushroom Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto

Mushrooms are one of my favorite ingredients to toss into a pasta dish because of how much meatiness they add. By opting for bite-size quarters instead of thin slices, they’re easier to grab with a forkful of pasta and they match the pasta’s al dente-ness. Although sautéing them is well and good, here I up both their flavor and texture by caramelizing them. To caramelize the mushrooms, sear them in batches to give them the space needed to develop a deep, golden brown crust, which really hel