Creamy Prosciutto Pasta (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
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85 g prosciutto, thinly cut
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225 g pappardelle pasta, uncooked
→ Sauce
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, sliced or diced
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180 ml heavy cream
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1 medium tomato, chopped up
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15 g plain butter
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Salt and black pepper, add as you like
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1 good shake of Italian seasoning
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45 g frozen green peas
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15 ml olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, chopped
→ To Serve
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Parmesan cheese, grated fresh, use as much as you want (you can skip this)
# Steps to Follow:
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Dish out the pasta, throw on the rest of your prosciutto, let everyone add parmesan and basil if they're feeling fancy. Give it another sprinkle of salt and pepper if you want.
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Drop the drained pasta into your skillet. Toss till every bit is coated with sauce. If it's too thick, stir in some saved pasta water so it's just right.
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Break up your crispy prosciutto with your hands. Toss most of it and some of that chopped basil into your sauce, but keep a little prosciutto for topping at the end. Mix it together.
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Toss the cream, chopped tomatoes, peas, and seasoning into the skillet. Keep it on a gentle bubble for about 4–5 minutes and give it a mix now and then. Stop when it starts to thicken up.
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Turn the heat to medium. Cook your minced garlic in the pan for about 30 seconds, stirring a lot, until it smells awesome.
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While the pasta's making its way, get your skillet hot with butter and oil. Lay out the prosciutto (do a couple rounds if crowded). Let it cook 3–4 minutes, flip halfway. When the edges are crunchy but it's still bendy, move it onto a plate lined with a paper towel. Keep the leftover fat in the pan.
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Fill up a big pot with water, salt it well, and bring to a boil. Toss in pasta and cook just till it's got a bit of bite, following the package. Scoop out a bit of the water just before you drain it—hang on to that for later.
# Additional Tips:
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Cut calories by swapping half your cream for milk instead. Want more on your plate? Try a green salad or a piece of crusty bread with it.