Best Penne With Basil And Prosciutto Recipes

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PENNE RUSSO A LA VODKA WITH BASIL CREAM SAUCE



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This receipe was adapted from Marianne. It is a rich dinner, elegant enough to be served at a dinner party. I serve it with an individual anti-pasta salad as a first course and crusty french bread.

Provided by An American in Spain

Categories     Penne

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dry penne pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ounces prosciutto (or any other cured ham such as Seranno or Virginia, chopped)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped finely
1 (28 ounce) can peeled tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
6 fluid ounces vodka
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling lightly salted water for about 8-10 minutes or until al dente and then drain.
  • Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  • Saute garlic, prosciutto, and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in vodka and cream and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan and chopped basil.
  • Add pasta and toss until evenly coated.
  • Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 874.4, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 482.8, Carbohydrate 103.5, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 6.6, Protein 21.8

PENNE RUSSO A LA VODKA



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A super quick and tantalizing tomato based recipe that knocks the socks off your friends at a dinner party.

Provided by MARIANNER

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅛ pound prosciutto, chopped
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
½ cup vodka
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Saute garlic, prosciutto and red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in vodka and cream. Simmer 15 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan and chopped basil. Toss with pasta until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 866.4 calories, Carbohydrate 93.8 g, Cholesterol 111.6 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 929.7 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

TOMATO BASIL PENNE PASTA



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A Mediterranean-style family staple.

Provided by Elisa Stamm

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
1 tablespoon basil oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook pasta in boiling water until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat basil and olive oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil until soft. Add tomatoes, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pepperjack, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. When cheese begins to melt, mix in cooked penne pasta. Season with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 461.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

PENNE WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Garden fresh peas make the difference in this pasta dish. If you can't get fresh, frozen will be a good replacement.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb penne pasta
2 cups fresh peas
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 lb prosciutto, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup light cream
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the penne according to the package directions add the peas during the last 3 or 4 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • in large skillet melt the butter and sauté the prosciutto until crisp,. Add the cream, chives, and parmesan cheese, along with the tomato and the basil, stirring well to blend.
  • Add the penne and the peas and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with more parmesan cheese.

PENNE WITH PROSCIUTTO IN BUTTER SAUCE



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This pasta dish is a must-have in your cooking regimen! The butter sauce is delicious and the prosciutto adds great flavor. This dish is relatively fast and easy to do. Try it today!

Provided by Super San Mateo Che

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb penne
1/4 lb prosciutto, sliced
1/2 cup butter
1/2 sweet white onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, coarsely chopped
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add penne and cook until al dente.
  • While pasta is cooking, trim fat off of proscuitto and slice into wide strips.
  • In a large frying pan, melt the butter.
  • Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Drain pasta and place into a warmed, large bowl.
  • Add proscuitto, lemon zest, nutmeg, parley and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour in stock mixture add toss well.
  • Add parmesan cheese and mix well.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.3, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 55.9, Sodium 403.1, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 13.2

PENNE WITH BASIL AND PROSCIUTTO



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Provided by Elise Mitzel-Ulanoff

Categories     Pasta     Dinner     Basil     Summer     Prosciutto     Gourmet     Los Angeles     California     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces penne
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (4 to 5 slices)
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ounce freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Fill a 4-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for penne. Cut prosciutto into thin strips and tear basil into pieces. Stir penne into boiling water and boil until al dente. Drain pasta in a colander and in a large bowl toss hot pasta with oil, prosciutto, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and salt and pepper to taste.

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