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Prosciutto Pasta

Creamy Prosciutto Pasta: Quick Comfort in 20 Minutes

This creamy prosciutto pasta dish is a quick and comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta Choose your favorite type
  • 4 oz Prosciutto Thinly sliced Prosciutto di Parma
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Cream Avoid boiling to prevent separation
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Peas Add at the end of cooking
For Sautéing
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For frying
  • 1 tbsp Butter Adds richness
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Freshly grated

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Prosciutto Pasta
  1. Boil and cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until melted.
  3. Crisp the prosciutto in the skillet for 3–4 minutes and set aside.
  4. Sauté minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add cream to the skillet and simmer gently for 4–5 minutes, then stir in peas.
  6. Fold half of the crispy prosciutto into the sauce.
  7. Combine drained pasta with the sauce, using reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
  8. Serve topped with remaining prosciutto and freshly grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables like spinach or asparagus.

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