Best Pasta With Lemon Cream And Prosciutto Recipes

PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO IN A LEMON CREAM SAUCE

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My mom found this recipe years ago, and since then it has been a favorite among my own family and with anyone who got my mom to give up the recipe :) ... So flavorful, you too will not only enjoy this but never truly be able to get enough of it!

Provided by Hungry Chefs

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
3 large shallots, minced
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 -2 cup frozen green pea, thawed
2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
1 lb penne pasta
1/2 lb prosciutto (12 thin slices)

Steps:

Melt butter.
Add shallots and sauté until translucent (about 2 min.).
Add broth.
Simmer over medium-hi heat until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 2 minutes).
Add cream, lemon peel, orange peel, and cayenne.
Simmer until sauce thickens slightly (about 3 minutes).
Add peas.
Simmer until heated through (about 2 minutes).
Stir in mint and lemon juice.
Meanwhile, cook pasta.
Cut up prosciutto into bite-size pieces (approx. 1-2 square inches) and add at end to mixture.
Mix cream sauce with pasta.
Sprinkle fresh Parmesan on top.

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

Ingredients

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.

LEMON LINGUINE WITH SPINACH AND CRISPY PROSCIUTTO

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Make and share this Lemon Linguine With Spinach and Crispy Prosciutto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb linguine
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup minced shallots or 1/3 cup onion
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon garlic paste
4 ounces prosciutto, torn into pieces
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 cups Baby Spinach, loosely packed
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or grana padano, grated, garnish

Steps:

In large pot, cook linguine according to package directions, al dente.
Meanwhile, in large, deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add shallots, sun-dried tomatoes and grated lemon zest and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
Add garlic paste and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
Add prosciutto and cook, about 2 minutes, until crisp.
Drain linguine, add to skillet along with lemon juice, salt and pepper, tossing over medium heat to combine.
Place spinach in large bowl.
Add hot linguine mixture to spinach, tossing to combine.
Stir in pine nuts.
Garnish with cheese.