Pink Prosciutto Penne Recipe

Name: Pink Prosciutto Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces dry penne pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup); 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 cup half-and-half; freshly grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese

Servings: persons

1
Cook pasta per directions on package.
2
Meanwhile, prepare sauce.
3
Heat olive oil in large skillet.
4
Add chopped prosciutto, onion, and dried red pepper flakes and saute until onions are golden (about 5 minutes).
5
Remove pan from burner and add wine.
6
Return pan to burner and stir, loosening up any browned bits from bottom of the pan and reducing liquid by half (about 2 minutes).
7
Add tomatoes and bring to a boil reducing juices slightly (about 2 minutes).
8
In a separate bowl, dissolve cornstarch in half and half and stir into the sauce.
9
Simmer 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened slightly.
10
Drain pasta, toss with sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.

299

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces dry penne pasta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup), and more.

Yes, Pink Prosciutto Penne 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pink Prosciutto Penne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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