Creamy Penne With Prosciutto, Pimiento and Peas
Ready In: 35 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne rigate
- 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1⁄4 cup chopped pimiento
- 2 1⁄4 cups heavy cream
- 1 1⁄2 cups finely grated parmesan cheese
- 3⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring cream, 1-1/2 cups cheese, pepper and salt just to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain. Return pasta to pot, stir in prosciutto, peas, pimiento and cream sauce, mixing well and making sure pasta is well-coated. Transfer to a 2-quart shallow baking dish and bake 15 minutes.
- Stir pasta well to redistribute sauce, then sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese (about 2 T.). Turn on broiler and broiler about 2-4 minutes, until top is lightly browned.
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