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Two bowls of creamy Prosciutto Pasta with peas, crispy prosciutto, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Prosciutto Pasta

Lori MauerLori Mauer
Dive into this creamy, garlicky Prosciutto Pasta recipe! Ready in 30 minutes, it's packed with crispy prosciutto, sweet peas, and Parmesan.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 519 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta such as fettuccine or linguine
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 - 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup frozen peas thawed
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto and cook until crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Remove prosciutto and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
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  • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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  • Pour in the heavy cream and add the thawed peas. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens.
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  • Crumble the cooked prosciutto and add half back into the skillet. Stir to combine.
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  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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  • Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with the remaining crumbled prosciutto and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition

Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 12gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 158mgFiber: 3g
Keyword pasta, prosciutto, prosciutto pasta
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