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Healthy Prosciutto Pasta

Creamy and Delightful Healthy Prosciutto Pasta Recipe

This Healthy Prosciutto Pasta is a quick, creamy, and delicious meal, ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta High-quality pasta, preferably cooked al dente
For the Sauce
  • 4 oz Prosciutto Opt for Prosciutto di Parma for richness
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Creates a silky sauce; simmer gently
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Tomato Diced, fresh tomatoes
  • 1 cup Peas Add at the very end for tenderness
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Fresh Basil Optional, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese For garnishing

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

Directions
  1. Begin by bringing a generous pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, add your choice of pasta and cook according to the package instructions for al dente texture, usually around 8-10 minutes.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil and a tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the prosciutto in batches, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until crispy.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and add minced garlic to the same skillet, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine with the garlic and drippings. Add diced tomatoes, sweet peas, and Italian seasoning, then let the mixture simmer gently for about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Crumble the previously cooked crispy prosciutto into the creamy sauce, reserving some for topping later. Stir the prosciutto into the sauce for flavor.
  6. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it well, reserving half a cup of the starchy pasta water. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the creamy prosciutto sauce, tossing gently.
  7. Dish out the Healthy Prosciutto Pasta into bowls, garnishing each serving with the remaining crispy prosciutto and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover pasta in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze without prosciutto for up to 2 months.

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