Pasta With Prosciutto in a Lemon Cream Sauce

Hungry Chefs's Note:

My mom found this recipe years ago, and since then it has been a favorite among my own family and with anyone who got my mom to give up the recipe :) ... So flavorful, you too will not only enjoy this but never truly be able to get enough of it!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 large shallots , minced
• ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 -2 cup frozen green pea , thawed
• 2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
• 1 lb penne pasta
• ½ lb prosciutto (12 thin slices)

Directions:

1. Melt butter.
2. Add shallots and sauté until translucent (about 2 min.).
3. Add broth.
4. Simmer over medium-hi heat until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 2 minutes).
5. Add cream, lemon peel, orange peel, and cayenne.
6. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly (about 3 minutes).
7. Add peas.
8. Simmer until heated through (about 2 minutes).
9. Stir in mint and lemon juice.
10. Meanwhile, cook pasta.
11. Cut up prosciutto into bite-size pieces (approx. 1-2 square inches) and add at end to mixture.
12. Mix cream sauce with pasta.
13. Sprinkle fresh Parmesan on top.

Reviews

[Sallie H]

This was absolutely fabulous. Have made it several times - wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for posting!

[Madonna 66]

OMG!! All I can say is just FABULOUS!! Don't forget the cayenne, it adds a necessary kick!! Thanks Hungry!

[a_olson82]

this was soooooooooo good! used a whole pint of cream, and doubled the lemon and orange zest and mint. also added a little more lemon juice. absolutely loved it!