Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Nov. 08, 2023
This elevated pasta dish will make your guests think you spent all day in the kitchen. It's the perfect holiday dish without a lot of work. —Amy White, Manchester, Connecticut
Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked campanelle pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 12 green onions, sliced
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 head Boston lettuce, cut into 3/4-inch slices
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add green onions and shallot; cook and stir until tender. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated.
  3. Add broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in lettuce and peas. Cook and stir until lettuce is wilted. Drain pasta; add to pan. Stir in cheese and prosciutto; drizzle with remaining oil. If desired, top with additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 220 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 629mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein.