CAVATAPPI PASTA & PROSCIUTTO IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

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Cavatappi pasta & Prosciutto in garlic cream sauce image

I was craving prosciutto and a creamy cheesy sauce. I came up with this on the fly and it's delicious.

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.

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