Pasta With Prosciutto in a Lemon Cream Sauce

"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!"
 
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photo by Hungry Chefs
photo by Hungry Chefs photo by Hungry Chefs
Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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.

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Reviews

  1. really delicious, i used pappardelle pasta, actually lemon pepper one from trader joe's and it was a big hit.
     
  2. This was absolutely delicious! I did tweak it a little though. I added dill and oregano to it because I subbed shrimp for the prosciutto. I also switched out the cayenne with dried red pepper flakes. And I used cheese tortellini. But the sauce was so delicious.
     
  3. This was absolutely fabulous. Have made it several times - wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for posting!
     
  4. OMG!! All I can say is just FABULOUS!! Don't forget the cayenne, it adds a necessary kick!! Thanks Hungry!
     
  5. this was soooooooooo good! used a whole pint of cream, and doubled the lemon and orange zest and mint. also added a little more lemon juice. absolutely loved it!
     
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Tweaks

  1. This was absolutely delicious! I did tweak it a little though. I added dill and oregano to it because I subbed shrimp for the prosciutto. I also switched out the cayenne with dried red pepper flakes. And I used cheese tortellini. But the sauce was so delicious.
     
  2. This turned out great, but didn't have the flavor I was expecting. In the future I would substitute capers for the peas, and I think it would fare better. The cayenne pepper adds suprising flavor, and is the perfect amount for the recipe.
     

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