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Prosciutto Pasta

Creamy Prosciutto Pasta: Your New Quick Dinner Favorite

This creamy prosciutto pasta is a quick and comforting dinner option perfect for any weeknight.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces pasta Use your favorite pasta shape
For the Sauce
  • 4 ounces prosciutto Thinly sliced quality prosciutto
  • 1 cup cream Handle gently to avoid separation
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced garlic for flavor
  • 1 cup peas Add during the last few minutes of cooking
  • 1 cup tomato Fresh or canned
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Oregano or basil can be used as substitutes
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing prosciutto
  • 1 tablespoon butter For sautéing prosciutto and garlic

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto and cook until crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. Lower to medium heat, add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in cream, stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes, peas, and Italian seasoning, simmer for another 4-5 minutes.
  5. Mix in crumbled prosciutto (save some for garnish). Optionally add fresh basil.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing on low heat, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  7. Serve garnished with remaining prosciutto and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality prosciutto and reserve starchy pasta water to maintain creaminess.

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