Mushroom Leek Prosciutto Pasta Recipe

Name: Mushroom Leek Prosciutto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 large leek, cleaned, and white part chopped; 1/4 pound chunk Prosciutto di Parma, diced; 8 ounces mixed mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and thinly sliced (cremini, button and oyster are good choices).; a shaving of fresh nutmeg; 5 ounces crescenza or mascarpone cheese, in bits or use instead creme fraiche (and no cream/1/2&1/2); [1/2 cup light cream or non-fat Half 'n' Half]; Sea salt to taste; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano; 1 pound spaghetti or fettuccine

Servings: persons

Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large leek, cleaned, and white part chopped
1/4 pound chunk Prosciutto di Parma, diced
8 ounces mixed mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and thinly sliced (cremini, button and oyster are good choices).
a shaving of fresh nutmeg
5 ounces crescenza or mascarpone cheese, in bits or use instead creme fraiche (and no cream/1/2&1/2)
[1/2 cup light cream or non-fat Half 'n' Half]
Sea salt to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
1 pound spaghetti or fettuccine

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Directions
2
Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan add the leeks and prosciutto. Cook over medium heat until softened but not browned.
3
Add the mushrooms and cook until give off most of their liquid. Grate fresh nutmeg over mushrooms. Add a pinch of red pepper.
4
Lower the heat. Add cheese and cream. stir occasionally until the sauce is smooth. Cover and keep warm while the pasta cooks.
5
Drain the pasta and add to the saute pan with a couple of tablespoons of the pasta water and mix well.
6
Transfer to a platter; sprinkle the cheese over the top and serve.

210

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 large leek, cleaned, and white part chopped, 1/4 pound chunk Prosciutto di Parma, diced, and more.

Yes, Mushroom Leek Prosciutto Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mushroom Leek Prosciutto Pasta

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