Fettuccine With Ham and Cream

Submitted by MizEmerilLagasse

"This is the perfect, quick, family-pleaser recipe that I just know you will like."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 ounces prosciutto, crudo or 4 ounces other unsmoked ham (raw or cooked)
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2 shallots, very finely chopper
• 2⁄3 cup heavy cream
• 12 ounces fettuccine
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper
• fresh parsley (to garnish)

directions

1. Cut the fat from the ham and chop both lean and fat parts seperately into small squares Melt the butter in a medium frying pan and add the shallots and the squares of ham fat.
2. cook until golden.
3. Add the lean ham, and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Season with black pepper.
5. Stir in the cream.
6. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
7. Drain and pour onto a warm serving dish.
8. Toss with the sauce.
9. Stir in the cheese and serve immediately, garnish with a sprig of parsley.

Reviews

[Desiree Cordova]

Terrific Recipe. Quick and Definately a kid pleaser. My 8 year old and 2 year old ate it up. My Husband liked it so much he took the leftover for lunch. VERY EASY TO MAKE. Made Garlic and Cheese bread as a side. Went Perfect. Thank You