Mushroom Prosciutto Pasta Recipe

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If prosciutto is not available at your deli counter, substitute diced ham.

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Mushroom Prosciutto Pasta Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 10 thin slices prosciutto, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Add prosciutto; saute for 3 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cream until smooth; stir into the skillet. Add parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain pasta; add to the skillet and stir to coat. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1-1/3 cups pasta mixture (calculated without cheese) equals 622 calories, 38 g fat (22 g saturated fat), 144 mg cholesterol, 622 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Mushroom Prosciutto Pasta in Weeknight Cooking Made Easy Annual 2005, p168

Full-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2010 by Cocobe

I have already made this recipe twice. I used rotini instead of penne pasta and it was delicious.

 
 

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