Prosciutto Pasta Cream Sauce (Print)
Tender pasta in a creamy sauce with crisp prosciutto, peas, and fresh basil delivers comforting flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Main
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225 g uncooked pappardelle pasta
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85 g thinly sliced prosciutto
→ Sauce
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15 ml olive oil
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15 g unsalted butter
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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180 ml heavy cream
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1 medium tomato, finely chopped
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45 g frozen peas
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1 dash Italian seasoning
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, sliced or chopped
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ To Serve
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Freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste (optional)
# Steps:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pappardelle and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve a small amount of pasta water, then drain pasta.
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While pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange prosciutto in a single layer and sauté for 3–4 minutes, flipping halfway, until edges are crisp but still pliable. Transfer prosciutto to a paper towel-lined plate. Retain rendered fat in the skillet.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until aromatic.
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Add heavy cream, chopped tomato, peas, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Simmer gently for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce begins to thicken.
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Crumble cooled prosciutto by hand. Add a portion of prosciutto and sliced basil to the sauce, reserving some prosciutto for garnish. Stir to combine.
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Add the drained pappardelle to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat with the sauce. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen as needed.
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Plate the pasta and garnish with remaining prosciutto, parmesan cheese, and additional basil if desired. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and black pepper to taste.
# Additional Notes:
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For a lighter sauce, substitute half of the cream with whole milk. Serve with a fresh salad or crusty bread for a more filling meal.