Creamy Prosciutto Pasta Recipes

FETTUCCINE PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO, PEAS, AND A CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Set a large pot of water with a pasta insert over high heat and bring to a boil. Place the pasta in the water and return to a boil, being sure to stir the pasta until the water boils again.
• While the pasta cooks, set a large 12-inch saute pan over medium high heat, and add the olive oil and the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onions to the pan and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Place the prosciutto in the pan and saute for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with wine and cook until it is nearly evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, peas, salt and pepper to the pan and let the cream reduce by half, 4 to 5 minutes. If the pasta is not yet cooked, turn the fire off the sauce while the pasta continues to cook.
• Strain the pasta from the water once it is cooked, and place in a large heat resistant bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with the cheese and the parsley. Use tongs are two large forks to stir the sauce into the pasta and serve while hot.

CREAMY PARMESAN PROSCIUTTO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on the package.
• While pasta is cooking, add minced garlic and 1 tbsp butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until butter is melted and garlic is fragrant.
• Add cream and bring to a boil.
• Add the grated Parmesan and allow to simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
• Pour the cream sauce over the cooked and drained pasta.
• Toss with chopped prosciutto.
• Season with salt and pepper.

CREAMY PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, PARMESAN, AND CRISPY PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Bring 4 qts water to boil in largepot.(in the meantime) Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over med heat until just smoking. Cook prosciutto until lightly browned and crisp, (5 min) Transfer to paper towel lined plate to reduce fat. Add garlic to pan and cook 30 sec. Stir in cream and lemon juice and simmer until thickened, 3-5 minute.
• Add 1 tbsp salt and pasta to boiling water until just eginning to soften, 8 minute Add asparagus to pot and cook until tender and pasta become al dente (4 min).
• Reserve 1 c cooking water and drain pasta and asparagus, return to pot.
• Add sauce, 1/2 c reserved water, cheese, and basil to pot, toss to combine, add remaining water as needed.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle with crunchy prosciutto.
• Serve. Delicious with crusty warm bread.

CREAMY PROSCIUTTO PASTA

Steps:

• Make alfredo sauce according to Recipe #260818 (Lower Fat Alfredo Sauce).
• Cook pasta according to package directions to aldente.
• In large saucepan, saute mushrooms and onions in butter until tender.
• Add spinach and cook until just wilted.
• Fry up prosciutto for a couple of minutes until just barely starting to crisp a little.
• Add prosciutto and vegetables to the sauce, as well as the drained pasta. Toss to coat.