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5-Ingredient Penne with Prosciutto Parmesan Cream Sauce

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

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

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

Instructions

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  1. Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce:
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  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.