Creamy Prosciutto Pasta (Printable Version)
Rich cream blends with pasta, crispy prosciutto, peas, and tomato for a chill, go-to comfort meal any night.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
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85 g prosciutto, sliced thin
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225 g pappardelle noodles, uncooked
→ Sauce
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Salt and black pepper, as much as needed
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped or sliced
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1 dash Italian herb blend
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45 g frozen peas
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1 medium tomato, diced small
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180 ml heavy cream
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2 garlic cloves, chopped up
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15 g butter, unsalted
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15 ml olive oil
→ To Serve
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Parmesan, grated to your liking (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Drop cooked noodles into the skillet with the cream sauce. Mix everything so the pasta gets covered. If things start looking too dry, pour in a little bit of that starchy noodle water you saved.
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As your pasta cooks, grab a big skillet and heat up the olive oil and butter over medium-high. Lay out your prosciutto in a single layer—do a couple batches if you have to. Cook it about 3–4 minutes, flipping once. You want crispy edges but still a little bend. Move them to a plate lined with paper towel. Keep the fat in the pan.
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Dish out your pasta, then sprinkle on the leftover prosciutto, some extra basil, and parmesan if you want. Hit with salt and pepper if it needs more flavor.
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Fill a big pot with water, add salt, and bring it to a boil. Toss in your noodles and cook till they're still a bit chewy. Before you drain, save a bit of water in a mug—could come in handy.
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Take the crispy prosciutto you cooled and break it up. Mix most of it with the sauce and stir in your basil. Save a few pieces for on top.
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Turn down your stove to medium. Stir in the garlic and let it cook for about half a minute—just till you can smell it.
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Pour in the cream, add your chopped tomato, peas, and those Italian herbs. Let it simmer gently for about 4–5 minutes—give it a stir here and there. The sauce will thicken a bit.
# Additional Notes:
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Swap in some milk for part of the cream if you want things lighter. This goes awesome with a green salad or some good bread for dipping.