Indulge in the creamy and delectable flavors of Fettuccine Alfredo con Prosciutto, a classic Italian pasta dish that combines the richness of Alfredo sauce with the savory notes of prosciutto. Prepared with a few simple ingredients, this timeless recipe guarantees a luscious and velvety sauce that clings perfectly to tender fettuccine noodles. The addition of prosciutto adds a delightful salty and smoky dimension, elevating the dish to a gourmet experience. This comprehensive article provides two variations of the classic Fettuccine Alfredo con Prosciutto recipe - the traditional version and a lightened-up alternative for health-conscious individuals. Both recipes are meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring culinary success for home cooks of all skill levels.
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FOUR CHEESE FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH PANCETTA, & PROSCIUTTO
I won first place in two different Iron-Chef competitions with this savory and delicious take on classic fettuccine alfredo. This is my original recipe. I also made a complimentary perlini pasta with pesto and suggest a side vegetable of garlic Asparagus. You can see my recipes for both of these items.
Provided by Heather Moloian
Categories European
Time 27m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Meanwhile in a large saucepan over high heat, bring the cream and butter to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 minute. Add 6 tablespoons each of the 4 cheeses and whisk over low heat and season with salt and pepper to taste and a generous pinch of nutmeg. Set aside. Saute the pancetta and lightly sauté the procciutto in a skillet.
- Generously salt the boiling water, add the fresh pasta and cook until al dente, 1-3 minutes. Drain.
- Put the fettuccine pasta in a warmed large shallow dish. Pour on the sauce and sprinkle with 6 more tablespoons of the cheese. Serve all immediately on two sides of a dinner plate with the asparagus.
- Garnish and add sides to your liking. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 980.3, Fat 64.8, SaturatedFat 39.2, Cholesterol 295, Sodium 787.9, Carbohydrate 66.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 33.5
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO CON PROSCIUTTO
Rich and decadent. You'll never want for a better alfredo sauce. (in my humble opinion).The variations on this sauce are tremendous, see following directions. My Italian brother-in-law even highly recommends!
Provided by Billy Starr
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- The cheese selected here are of the best quality. It's your main ingredient of the sauce, try not to cheat. Parmesean/Romano cheese in a can does not melt at all, because of additives. Highly not recommended.
- Boil water for pasta, cooking until al-dente.
- Slice prosciutto into squares.
- Fine Dice Shallots.
- Grate Cheeses.
- Melt butter in a generous sized cooking pan (pan with sides) on low heat. Add shallots and cook till tender/translucent. Add salt and pepper to taste (remember there's alot of salt in these cheeses.) Add heavy cream, stirring constantly until the cream almost boils. Remove from heat. Add drained pasta into pan with cheeses. Stir until you've found decadence in a pan!
- Soon as I can I'll post a picture, but with green pasta, use a white or cream colored serving dish and garnish with parsley and a few ribbons of parmasean cheese! Bon appetito! (cooking time depends really on your pasta choice).
- Variations:.
- For example, skip proscuitto and cook shrimp in sauce before adding pasta and cheese. OMG! Add cooked diced chicken breast. Try pancetta or bacon instead of prosciutto. Use with tortellini? Add Mozarella cheese on top of individual servings and bake it under a 450* pre-heated oven for 10-15 min until mozarella is melted and just starting to brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.7, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 170.7, Sodium 287.4, Carbohydrate 64.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 17.2
FETTUCCINE PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO, PEAS, AND A CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set a large pot of water with a pasta insert over high heat and bring to a boil. Place the pasta in the water and return to a boil, being sure to stir the pasta until the water boils again.
- While the pasta cooks, set a large 12-inch saute pan over medium high heat, and add the olive oil and the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onions to the pan and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Place the prosciutto in the pan and saute for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with wine and cook until it is nearly evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, peas, salt and pepper to the pan and let the cream reduce by half, 4 to 5 minutes. If the pasta is not yet cooked, turn the fire off the sauce while the pasta continues to cook.
- Strain the pasta from the water once it is cooked, and place in a large heat resistant bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with the cheese and the parsley. Use tongs are two large forks to stir the sauce into the pasta and serve while hot.
TO DIE FOR FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
This is a recipe that I created by modifying my mother's recipe. My boyfriend is a fettuccine Alfredo connoisseur and he scrapes the pan every time! I get nothing but rave reviews when I make this dish. I must warn you, this recipe is not for the health conscious. Enjoy!
Provided by ERINMARIE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter into cream over low heat. Add salt, pepper and garlic salt. Stir in cheese over medium heat until melted; this will thicken the sauce.
- Add pasta to sauce. Use enough of the pasta so that all of the sauce is used and the pasta is thoroughly coated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 964.3 calories, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 184.2 mg, Fat 61.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 37.4 g, Sodium 581.6 mg, Sugar 4 g
HOMEMADE FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
This easy Alfredo sauce is creamy, comforting and coats fettuccine noodles in fine fashion. This recipe is wonderful as is, but sometimes I like to add sliced fresh mushrooms and black olives that have been sautéed in butter and garlic. -Jo Gray, Park City, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the cream, 1/4 cup cheese, Romano cheese, egg yolk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until a thermometer reads 160° (do not boil). Drain fettuccine; combine with Alfredo sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 907 calories, Fat 73g fat (45g saturated fat), Cholesterol 290mg cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the final dish will be. Use fresh, flavorful vegetables, a good quality cheese, and a flavorful prosciutto.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Fettuccine should be cooked al dente, meaning it should be slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Make sure the sauce is hot and creamy. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the pasta, but not so thick that it's heavy. It should also be hot and bubbly when served.
- Add the prosciutto at the end. This will help prevent it from becoming tough and chewy.
- Serve immediately. Fettuccine Alfredo is best served hot and fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can reheat it gently over low heat.
Conclusion:
Fettuccine Alfredo con Prosciutto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give Fettuccine Alfredo con Prosciutto a try. You won't be disappointed!
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