5-Ingredient Penne with Prosciutto Parmesan Cream Sauce

Name: 5-Ingredient Penne with Prosciutto Parmesan Cream Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ lb. sliced Prosciutto di Parma PDO, sliced into narrow strips; 3 tablespoons butter; ½ cup heavy whipping cream; 8 ounces penne pasta; ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO cheese; Garnish: fresh chopped basil and parsley

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
530 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Italian

5-Ingredient Penne with Prosciutto Parmesan Cream Sauce

Maisie Hall

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Whip up a delicious, authentic Italian dinner in less than 20 minutes with this 5-Ingredient Penne with Prosciutto Parmesan Cream Sauce!

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Ingredients

¼ lb. sliced Prosciutto di Parma PDO, sliced into narrow strips
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces penne pasta
¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO cheese
Garnish: fresh chopped basil and parsley

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Instructions

Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain.

While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce:

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add prosciutto and cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring a couple of times. The prosciutto should be browned all over and slightly crispy.
Add the heavy cream to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until thickened and reduced by at least one-third (about 3-4 more minutes).
Toss the cream sauce with the cooked penne, stir in grated cheese, and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil and extra cheese, if desired.

Notes

This recipe yields 2 very large servings, or 4 smaller servings. If you're cooking for a big family, I suggest doubling the recipe.
Recipe adapted from Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/4 of the recipe Calories 530kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 377mg (16%) Potassium 204mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 750IU (15%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 530 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1/4 of the recipe
Calories	530kcal	27%
Carbohydrates	43g	14%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	33g	51%
Saturated Fat	17g	85%
Cholesterol	86mg	29%
Sodium	377mg	16%
Potassium	204mg	4%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	750IU	15%
Calcium	108mg	11%
Iron	0.9mg	5%