CREAMY PASTA WITH POPPY SEEDS AND PROSCIUTTO
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
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
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
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
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
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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