Best 11 Penne Alfredo With Peas Prosciutto And Crab Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our versatile Penne Alfredo recipe, a culinary masterpiece that takes you on a journey of taste and texture. This classic dish is elevated with the addition of vibrant green peas, savory prosciutto, and succulent crab, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, our detailed instructions will guide you through each step, ensuring a perfect dish every time.

In addition to the classic Penne Alfredo with Peas, Prosciutto, and Crab, we present two additional variations that offer unique味觉味觉味觉味觉味觉to suit diverse preferences. Our Creamy Pesto Penne Alfredo introduces a vibrant burst of basil and Parmesan, while the Spicy Cajun Penne Alfredo adds a kick of heat with its zesty Cajun spices.

These three Penne Alfredo recipes cater to a range of tastes and occasions. The classic recipe is a timeless choice for a comforting and satisfying meal, while the Creamy Pesto Penne Alfredo offers a delightful twist on the traditional dish. For those who crave a bit of spice, the Spicy Cajun Penne Alfredo is sure to satisfy.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

PROSCIUTTO PASTA WITH PEAS AND PARMESAN CHEESE



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Prosciutto Pasta with Peas and Parmesan Cheese - simple and quick recipe, only 30 minutes from start to finish. This easy, delicious, and very Italian pasta makes a perfect weeknight dinner!

Provided by Julia

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 oz pasta (penne)
1 cup green peas (frozen)
3 oz prosciutto
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (ground or freshly cracked)
1 cup Parmesan (shredded)
1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. During the last 5-7 minutes of cooking, add frozen peas and continue boiling both the pasta and frozen peas for 5-7 more minutes. Drain. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Tear prosciutto into smaller pieces.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter on medium heat. Add the torn prosciutto and stir to coat it with butter, for about 1 minute. Add black pepper. Add another 2 tablespoons of butter and stir until melted.
  • To the skillet with butter and prosciutto add drained cooked pasta with peas. Sprinkle 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese evenly over pasta. Stir everything together on medium heat until the cheese melts. If needed, add a small amount of pasta water (about 1/4 cup) - but you might not need to.
  • Season with salt, if needed. Serve immediately, topped with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 719 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON AND PEA ALFREDO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1 pound fusilli con buco pasta, such as Rustichella d'Abruzzo or Setaro
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 cup mascarpone, at room temperature
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon pink peppercorns, ground

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just short of al dente, 10 or 11 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the hot skillet. When the butter is melted, add the garlic; cook, stirring often, until soft and fragrant. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then reduce the heat to low.
  • When the pasta is ready, lift it out of the water and add it directly to the sauce; reserve the pasta water. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the pasta and stir to combine. Return the heat to medium, add the mascarpone, lemon zest and 3/4 teaspoon salt and toss well. Continue cooking until the pasta is al dente, another minute or two, adding pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
  • Add the peas and lemon juice; toss well to combine. Add more pasta water as needed to reach the desired sauce consistency (you will most likely use about 1 1/2 cups pasta water in all).
  • Sprinkle with the pink pepper and additional Parmesan, if desired.

ONE POT PENNE ALFREDO PASTA



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Provided by Alex

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp shallot, finely diced (or 1 small shallot)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken broth
2.5 cups milk
1 lb uncooked penne pasta
1 tsp kosher salt, or more to taste
1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp butter
3/4 cup shredded or grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
2 tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
a sprinkle of Italian style breadcrumbs
crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat the oil a large skillet (with tall sides) or a pot over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn.
  • Add the white wine (if using) and cook, stirring, until reduced by half, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, milk, uncooked pasta, salt, pepper, oregano and stir to combine. Increase the heat and bring contents in the pot to a boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to a very light simmer. Cook, simmering and uncovered, stirring frequently until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. be careful and keep an eye on it while it's cooking. You want to stir it very often to prevent the milk for curdling.
  • When the pasta is tender, remove from heat. Stir in the butter, parmesan and parsley until the butter has melted and the cheese is well combined. Taste, add more salt-- if desired.
  • Serve immediately. Sprinkle a little breadcrumbs and crushed red pepper flakes on top, if you'd like! Enjoy!

QUICK CRAB ALFREDO



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I use canned soup and sour cream to hurry along a rich sauce that coats imitation crab. When spooned over penne pasta and garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley, it's an easy entree that looks and tastes elegant.-Susan Anstine, York, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
2 cups sour cream
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, flaked
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Whisk in the sour cream, soup, milk, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and pepper until blended. Cook and stir until heated through (do not boil). Stir in crab; heat through. , Drain pasta; top with crab sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 18m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (1-pound) bag frozen peas, thawed
4 ounces (1/8-inch-thick slices) prosciutto, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper, and saute until tender, about 1 minute. Add the peas and saute until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the prosciutto and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the parsley and remove from the heat. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve.

FETTUCCINE PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO, PEAS, AND A CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup diced onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 ounces prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup frozen sweet peas
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

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.

PENNE WITH PARMESAN CREAM AND PROSCIUTTO



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Side     Broil     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Parmesan     Fall     Prosciutto     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 (main course) or 8 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (3 ounces)
1 pound penne
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Bring cream, 1 1/2 cups cheese, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt just to a boil in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, until al dente, then drain in a colander. Return pasta to pot, then stir in parmesan cream and prosciutto, tossing to coat. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart shallow flameproof gratin or baking dish (about 11 by 8 by 2 inches; not glass) and bake 15 minutes.
  • Stir pasta well to coat evenly with sauce, then sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese.
  • Turn on broiler and broil pasta 4 to 5 inches from heat until top is lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

SEAFOOD ALFREDO



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My guest can't believe I prepared this dish myself. This rich, creamy main dish features plenty of seafood flavors with a hint of garlic and lemon. Frozen peas and a jar of Alfredo sauce make it a simple supper that will be requested time and again.-Melissa Mosness, Loveland, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (12 ounces) bow tie pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 package (5 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (16 ounces) Alfredo sauce
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the crab, shrimp, lemon juice and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add Alfredo sauce and peas. Cook and stir until heated through. Drain pasta; top with the seafood mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

PENNE WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Garden fresh peas make the difference in this pasta dish. If you can't get fresh, frozen will be a good replacement.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb penne pasta
2 cups fresh peas
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 lb prosciutto, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup light cream
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the penne according to the package directions add the peas during the last 3 or 4 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • in large skillet melt the butter and sauté the prosciutto until crisp,. Add the cream, chives, and parmesan cheese, along with the tomato and the basil, stirring well to blend.
  • Add the penne and the peas and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with more parmesan cheese.

LEMON-GARLIC PENNE WITH CRAB



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Our Christmas Eve supper isn't the same without this seafood pasta. I love lots of garlic, but you can use less to suit your family's tastes. -Chrissy Fessler, Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and stir garlic in butter and oil over medium heat for 2 minutes or until garlic is golden (do not brown). Add the broth, crab and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half., Drain pasta; toss with crab sauce and 1/4 cup parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges and remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CREAMY PENNE WITH PROSCIUTTO, PIMIENTO AND PEAS



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My mother, who was an avid cook, had a stroke 10 years ago and can no longer practice her favorite pasttime. However, she still collects recipes. I go over to her house and cook under her direction. She likes to tweak recipes she has read or seen on TV until she gets them to her liking, and then we write them down. This is one of them!

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb penne rigate
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped pimiento
2 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups finely grated parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring cream, 1-1/2 cups cheese, pepper and salt just to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain. Return pasta to pot, stir in prosciutto, peas, pimiento and cream sauce, mixing well and making sure pasta is well-coated. Transfer to a 2-quart shallow baking dish and bake 15 minutes.
  • Stir pasta well to redistribute sauce, then sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese (about 2 T.). Turn on broiler and broiler about 2-4 minutes, until top is lightly browned.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Make sure the Alfredo sauce is thick and creamy. It should coat the pasta evenly.
  • Add the peas, prosciutto, and crab at the end of cooking. This will prevent them from overcooking.
  • Serve the pasta immediately. It's best when it's hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Penne Alfredo with Peas, Prosciutto, and Crab is a delicious and elegant dish that's perfect for a special occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you're a fan of seafood, vegetables, or meat, you're sure to enjoy this dish.

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