PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO IN A LEMON CREAM SAUCE

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My mom found this recipe years ago, and since then it has been a favorite among my own family and with anyone who got my mom to give up the recipe :) ... So flavorful, you too will not only enjoy this but never truly be able to get enough of it!

Provided by Hungry Chefs

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
3 large shallots, minced
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 -2 cup frozen green pea, thawed
2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
1 lb penne pasta
1/2 lb prosciutto (12 thin slices)

Steps:

  • Melt butter.
  • Add shallots and sauté until translucent (about 2 min.).
  • Add broth.
  • Simmer over medium-hi heat until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 2 minutes).
  • Add cream, lemon peel, orange peel, and cayenne.
  • Simmer until sauce thickens slightly (about 3 minutes).
  • Add peas.
  • Simmer until heated through (about 2 minutes).
  • Stir in mint and lemon juice.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta.
  • Cut up prosciutto into bite-size pieces (approx. 1-2 square inches) and add at end to mixture.
  • Mix cream sauce with pasta.
  • Sprinkle fresh Parmesan on top.

Knarf Hglahaneerg
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Muhibbullah
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I love the way the lemon and cream sauce pairs with the salty prosciutto. It's a really well-balanced dish.


Nevelle Hood
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This pasta dish is so elegant and delicious. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Delon Wallace
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I've never made a lemon cream sauce before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfect!


Obegit Sd
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


anicea joseph
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I wasn't sure about the combination of lemon and cream sauce, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a really unique and delicious flavor.


Gaming with Joshua and blake
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This is a great recipe for busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with the family.


silverx sfm
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


Bluh Bluhhh
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This pasta dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Meerab Memon
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lemon cream sauce is so rich and flavorful.


REMONPUBG m
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This is my new favorite pasta recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


TaMong Suyuna
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the salty prosciutto.


lillie-ann sparkes
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This pasta dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of prosciutto, lemon, and cream sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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