Best Cavatappi Pasta Prosciutto In Garlic Cream Sauce Recipes

Cavatappi With Prosciutto and Parmesan image

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb uncooked cavatappi pasta
cooking spray
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 ounce very thin slices prosciutto, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup shaved fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in colander over a bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid.
Heat pan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add garlic to pan, and saute 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add reserved 3 tablespoons cooking liquid and pasta to pan; let stand 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, oil, salt, pepper, and prosciutto; sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

Creamy Garlic Pasta With Mushrooms and Prosciutto image

Provided by lazyme

Categories Penne

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 large garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon butter
12 ounces cremini mushrooms or 12 ounces button mushrooms, 1/2-inch pieces
12 ounces penne pasta
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
8 slices prosciutto, cut crosswise, 1/4-inch strips
parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring broth, cream, garlic, and crushed red pepper to boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; cover and keep warm.
Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; saute until brown and tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
Drain pasta and return to pot. Add cream mixture, mushrooms and peas and stir over low heat until well coated with sauce, about 3 minutes. Mix in prosciutto. Cover and let stand 1 minute. Transfer to bowl. Serve, passing additional parmesan cheese separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.6, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 79.8, Sodium 488, Carbohydrate 81.6, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 18.5

Cavatappi pasta & Prosciutto in garlic cream sauce image

Provided by Tracilyn Nitti

Categories Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 oz cavatappi pasta
2 pkg prosciutto, slice
1 pt heavy whipping cream
4 clove garlic, minced
2 large shallots, diced
1 Tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp garlic powder
2 pinch salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 1.2 c fresh grated parmesan, romano, asiago cheeses
1 Tbsp minced parsley

Steps:

1. slice prosciutto into 1 inch strips
2. heat 1 tbsp oil on medium in pan. add prosciutto, shallots, & garlic. Saute until shallots are soft.
3. Heat pasta water until boiling, cook pasta according to package directions.
4. Meanwhile, add the heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, & pepper to pan. Heat to biling, immediately turn heat to low.
5. add cheese to the sauce, and stir until melted and mixed well.
6. Drain pasta and place pasta in a serving bowl. Add sauce and toss to coat the pasta. top with parsley. Serve immediately.