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Healthy Prosciutto Pasta

Healthy Prosciutto Pasta: Creamy Goodness in 20 Minutes

This Healthy Prosciutto Pasta combines creamy sauce, crispy prosciutto, and vibrant peas in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Choose your favorite variety
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Add at the last minute
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For crisping prosciutto
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Adds richness
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Main ingredient for sauce
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Fresh or canned
For the Crumble
  • 4 ounces Prosciutto Thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning For flavor
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • to taste Salt For seasoning
  • to taste Pepper For seasoning

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto and cook until crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Lower heat and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, diced tomatoes, and frozen peas. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Crumble half of the crispy prosciutto into the sauce. Add drained pasta and toss to combine.
  6. Serve in bowls, topping with remaining prosciutto, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze pasta (without sauce) for up to 2 months.

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