SLAMMIN FETTUCINE ALFREDO SAUCE WITH PROSCIUTTO HAM

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My dad has been making this for years with Prosciutto, but I couldn't master the recipe until recently. I recommend imported prosciutto it has a sharper taste.

Provided by Italian Stallions K

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter (one full stick)
18 -24 ounces of fresh fettuccine pasta (refrigerator section of grocery store)
2 prosciutto ham, slices cubed imported (1/4 inch thick)
2 tablespoons cream cheese (I used 1/3 the fat and it was fine)
1 pint heavy cream
2 -3 cloves fresh garlic, chopped fine
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup fresh grated romano cheese, & parmesan cheese combined
1 -2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 -2 teaspoon lemon juice, as needed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in sauce pan.
  • Add 2-3 cloves of garlic to the butter.
  • Sautee prosciutto in pan with no oil until browned.
  • Add cream cheese whisk until chunks are melted.
  • Add heavy cream.
  • Whisk and blend.
  • Add grated cheese.
  • Whisk until melted.
  • Add nutmeg.
  • If cheese is too thick add lemon juice to separate the cheese to blend with the cream.
  • Add ham to sauce, let stand for 15 minutes, whisking every few minutes.
  • Mix sauce over noodles in large bowl. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1170.6, Fat 83, SaturatedFat 50.6, Cholesterol 368.1, Sodium 718.5, Carbohydrate 77.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 30.3

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