Best Creamy Pasta With Poppy Seeds And Prosciutto Recipes

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CREAMY PASTA WITH POPPY SEEDS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Adapted from a recipe from SPQR in San Francisco. This goes together very quickly and the sauce needs to be almost constantly stirred while cooking, so get all the prep work done in advance.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Weeknight

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon bacon fat or 1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, sliced thinly
salt, freshly gound black pepper
1 tablespoon . poppy seed
1/4 cup dry white wine, like pinot grigio or 1/4 cup white vermouth
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup heavy cream
5 ounces long wide dry pasta, such as fettuccine pasta or 5 ounces tagliatelle pasta noodles
1 ounce prosciutto, sliced thinly
1/4 cup grated romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 scallions, whites and greens, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Put a pot of salted water on to cook pasta. While pasta is cooking (according to package directions, make the sauce:.
  • Heat butter and oil in a 12″ skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced shallot. Season to taste and cook until soft, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add poppy seeds and cook, stirring, until fragrant and shallots begin to brown lightly, about 3 minutes.
  • Add wine and cook until almost all liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
  • Add buttermilk and cream; cook, stirring, until reduced slightly, about 3 minutes. When pasta has cooked to almost al dente, drain it, reserving a little cooking water, and add the cooked pasta to sauce in skillet.
  • Add prosciutto, cheese, and lemon juice; toss to combine, adding water if necessary to make a smooth sauce. Adjust seasoning and transfer to two plates. Sprinkle with scallions and more Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.5, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 71.5, Sodium 394.8, Carbohydrate 61.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 21.3

PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS



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Prosciutto -- air-dried Italian ham -- combined with peas and Parmesan cheese is a classic pasta topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 ounces fettuccine
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
8 slices prosciutto (about 4 ounces total), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, about 1 cup
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, make sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat; add shallot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cream, peas, and prosciutto; bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Simmer until peas are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon zest and juice. Pour sauce over pasta; add Parmesan, and season generously with salt and pepper. Add enough reserved pasta water to thin sauce as desired. Serve immediately; top with additional Parmesan, if desired.

CREAMY PROSCIUTTO PASTA



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I'm always looking for dinners that I can put together quickly. I re-created a favorite pasta dish from an Italian restaurant by using grocery store convenience products. Add crusty bread and a salad for a complete meal. -Christine Ward, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated fettuccine or linguine
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 12 cups)
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, coarsely chopped
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and onion until tender. Stir in spinach just until wilted. , Stir in Alfredo sauce; cook until heated through, 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add prosciutto and fettuccine; toss to combine. If desired, top with pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 1188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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