Creamy Pasta with Prosciutto

4.82 from 11 votes

Creamy Pasta with Prosciutto

This Creamy Pasta with Prosciutto is savory and rich and made with chunks of salty prosciutto. Easy to make and versatile enough for any meal, this delicious pasta dish is too good to miss.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pasta with prosciutto

Servings: servings

Calories: 733kcal

Author: Tania Sheff

Ingredients

1 lb. pasta (I used medium shells)
2 tbsp. butter
4 oz. prosciutto, cut into small pieces
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
⅛ tsp. red pepper flakes
1 cup frozen peas
¾ cup heavy cream
2 oz. Gorgonzola, cut into medium pieces
Parmesan cheese, to garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add a generous amount of salt to it. Add the pasta.
In the meantime, add the butter, prosciutto, garlic, and red pper flakes to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
Add the frozen peas, and cook for another minute or two, allowing them to thaw.
Now add the Gorgonzola and heavy cream, reduce the heat to low, and bring it to a gentle simmer.
At this point, the pasta should be cooked. Drain the pasta and pour the creamy sauce on top. Cook the pasta in the sauce for a few minutes, until the sauce thickens just a bit. Garnish with grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Tips for the best Creamy Pasta with Prosciutto

Cook the pasta al dente. Depending on how well you like your pasta done, cook it slightly under because it will continue to cook when placed in the sauce.
Use fresh garlic. Garlic is best when fresh, so for the best flavor in this dish, choose cloves over the pre-packaged kind.
Use a sharp knife to cut the prosciutto. Prosciutto can be hard to cut cleanly, so use a sharp knife and take your time. Be careful not to cut it too large and overwhelm the other ingredients.
Stir the garlic. Sometimes garlic can stick and burn so give it a stir as it is cooking. This will also better combine the flavors of the prosciutto, garlic, and butter.

How to Store and Reheat it

This Creamy Pasta with Prosciutto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days once it has cooled. To reheat it, heat it on the stovetop until warmed through. You may need to add a little more cream or butter to help bring the sauce together if it has separated.

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