Pasta With Lemon Cream And Prosciutto Recipe

Name: Pasta With Lemon Cream And Prosciutto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. (1/4 stick) butter; 3 large shallots, minced; 3/4 c. low-salt chicken broth; 1 c. whipping cream; 2 tsp. grated lemon peel; 1 tsp. grated orange peel; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 2 c. frozen green peas, thawed; 2 Tbsp. thinly sliced fresh mint leaves; 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 12 oz. penne pasta; 12 thin slices prosciutto; freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. (1/4 stick) butter
3 large shallots, minced
3/4 c. low-salt chicken broth
1 c. whipping cream
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 c. frozen green peas, thawed
2 Tbsp. thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
12 oz. penne pasta
12 thin slices prosciutto
freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add shallots and saut until translucent, about 2 minutes.
3
Add broth. Simmer over medium-high heat until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 2 minutes.
4
Add cream, lemon peel, orange peel and cayenne. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
5
Add peas; simmer just until heated through, about 2 minutes.
6
Stir in mint and lemon juice.
7
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
8
Drain; return pasta to pot.
9
Toss pasta with sauce to coat.
10
Divide pasta among plates or bowls.
11
Drape prosciutto slices atop pasta and serve, passing Parmesan separately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. (1/4 stick) butter, 3 large shallots, minced, 3/4 c. low-salt chicken broth, 1 c. whipping cream, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Lemon Cream And Prosciutto 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.

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Pasta With Lemon Cream And Prosciutto

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