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Prosciutto Pasta

Creamy Prosciutto Pasta in 20 Minutes for Busy Nights

Creamy Prosciutto Pasta is a quick weeknight dinner that transforms ordinary meals into gourmet experiences in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Pasta Choose your favorite type
For the Sauce
  • 6 ounces Prosciutto Look for quality options like Prosciutto di Parma
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For richness
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Key for creamy sauce
  • 1 cup Tomato Fresh or canned
  • 1 cup Peas Fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Dried herbs
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese Grated, for serving
  • Optional Fresh Basil For garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Melt the butter until bubbly, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add sliced prosciutto in batches to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes or until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour heavy cream into the skillet, add chopped tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 4-5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  6. Stir in fresh peas and half of the crispy prosciutto. Cook for 1-2 minutes until peas are bright and tender.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  8. Transfer to serving plates, top with remaining crispy prosciutto and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add a splash of heavy cream when reheating to maintain creaminess.

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