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

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