Pasta With Prosciutto, Snap Peas, Mint And Cream Recipe

Name: Pasta With Prosciutto, Snap Peas, Mint And Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 pound prosciutto shank, finely diced; 4 shallots, minced; 1 pint cream; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan; 1/2 pound fresh snap peas, whole, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped; salt and fresh ground pepper; 3/4 pound (3/4 box) pasta, farfalle or orechiette

Servings: persons

4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound prosciutto shank, finely diced
4 shallots, minced
1 pint cream
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
1/2 pound fresh snap peas, whole, chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
salt and fresh ground pepper
3/4 pound (3/4 box) pasta, farfalle or orechiette

1
In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook the garlic for 2-3 minutes until just beginning to color.
2
Add the prosciutto and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. I use whole prosciutto shanks because my butcher has them, but you can also ask for a 1/4 inch thick slice of prosciutto and chop that up instead. I think this works much better in pasta than thin slices.
3
Add the shallots and cook for 3-4 minutes to soften, and season with a pinch or two of salt and a turn or two of fresh black pepper.
4
Meanwhile, bring your pasta water to a boil, salt it, and add your pasta. You will want to time the pasta to be finished just as the sauce is finishing so that the cream doesn't sit long.
5
With about 3 minutes left on your pasta, add the peas and cook for 2 minutes. We want them to retain their crunch. With one minute remaining, add the cream and quickly bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add the cheese, stir, and reduce the heat to low.
6
Drain the pasta, and toss with the sauce to coat. Sprinkle liberally with fresh mint, and serve with black pepper and extra Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cloves garlic, minced, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 pound prosciutto shank, finely diced, 4 shallots, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Prosciutto, Snap Peas, Mint And Cream 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.

Pasta With Prosciutto, Snap Peas, Mint And Cream

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