Penne with parmesan cream and prosciutto is a quick and easy pasta dish that is sure to please the whole family. This dish combines the creamy richness of parmesan cheese with the salty, smoky flavor of prosciutto. The penne pasta provides a hearty base for the dish, and the fresh parsley adds a bright, herbal note. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch.
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PENNE WITH PARMESAN CREAM AND PROSCIUTTO
Categories Milk/Cream Pasta Side Broil Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Lunch Parmesan Fall Prosciutto Gourmet Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 (main course) or 8 (side dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bring cream, 1 1/2 cups cheese, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt just to a boil in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, until al dente, then drain in a colander. Return pasta to pot, then stir in parmesan cream and prosciutto, tossing to coat. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart shallow flameproof gratin or baking dish (about 11 by 8 by 2 inches; not glass) and bake 15 minutes.
- Stir pasta well to coat evenly with sauce, then sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese.
- Turn on broiler and broil pasta 4 to 5 inches from heat until top is lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
PENNE WITH ASPARGUS-PROSCIUTTO SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings (or 4 very hungry p
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set a large pot of cold water to boil. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add a pinch of salt and let return to a full boil.
- After washing the asparagus and cutting away any woody ends, boil them in the water just until you can penetrate the thick end of 1 of the stalks by stabbing it with a fork. Lift out the asparagus but continue to let the water boil. Cut off the tips of the asparagus and reserve. Chop the asparagus stalks into 1-inch pieces and then puree either in a manual food mill or in a blender or food processor. The result should be a thick cream.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and then add the prosciutto bits, sauteing just until they give off a little fragrance. Then stir in the asparagus puree and, moments later, the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Cook gently, taking care that the sauce does not boil.
- At this point, toss the penne into the pot of boiling water. Cook for 8 minutes or according to package instructions. Once penne is cooked, drain water and place penne in a warm bowl.
- While the penne is cooking, add the asparagus tips and some of the cream to the sauce. You do not want to make the sauce too liquid, so only add as much cream as will give the sauce a velvety texture.
- Once the penne is cooked, spoon the sauce on and toss. Serve on individual plates with a pinch more Parmigiano-Reggiano on top an
PENNE WITH BASIL AND PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Elise Mitzel-Ulanoff
Categories Pasta Dinner Basil Summer Prosciutto Gourmet Los Angeles California Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill a 4-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for penne. Cut prosciutto into thin strips and tear basil into pieces. Stir penne into boiling water and boil until al dente. Drain pasta in a colander and in a large bowl toss hot pasta with oil, prosciutto, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and salt and pepper to taste.
PARMESAN PENNE
My mother was not much of a cook. So I credit my husband for encouraging me to experiment in the kitchen. This is a fantastic all-in-one meal that features both a cream sauce and a meat sauce.-Vera Soghomonian, Maple Grove, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook and stir beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, 1/3 cup cheese, allspice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Gradually whisk in eggs until blended. , Drain pasta. Add the remaining cheese and butter; toss to coat. , Spread a third of the meat mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the pasta, a third of the meat mixture and half of the white sauce. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts :
CREAMY PARMESAN PENNE
"This dish is excellent as a side dish to farmer-style sausage or schnitzel," writes Wendy Nuis of Stokes Bay, Ontario. The creamy sauce is accented by a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the flour, bouillon, garlic powder, parsley, oregano and pepper. , In a small nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Stir in flour mixture. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Drain pasta; add to mushroom mixture and stir to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
PENNE IN PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
Incredibly rich side....not a recipe for dieters, but it tastes absolutely heavenly! Adding a little cream to the leftovers and stirring will help the leftovers be creamy.
Provided by noway
Categories Penne
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, preferably al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan until it starts to bubble and foam. Pour in cream and bring to a boil.
- Add the cooked pasta, stirring to coat well; then stir in the Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired.
CREAMY PENNE WITH PROSCIUTTO, PIMIENTO AND PEAS
My mother, who was an avid cook, had a stroke 10 years ago and can no longer practice her favorite pasttime. However, she still collects recipes. I go over to her house and cook under her direction. She likes to tweak recipes she has read or seen on TV until she gets them to her liking, and then we write them down. This is one of them!
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
PENNE WITH PANCETTA AND MUSHROOMS
I threw this dish of penne pasta, pancetta bacon, and mushrooms together one afternoon for lunch.
Provided by jojobeanzsis
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until browned but not crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
- Pour pancetta grease out of the skillet, and add butter. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in sliced mushrooms. Cook and stir until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid. Add the minced garlic, and cook 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- To serve, toss the cooked penne with the sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.2 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 299.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh pasta, creamy Parmesan cheese, and salty prosciutto will make all the difference in the flavor of this dish.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it.
- Don't crowd the pan when cooking the prosciutto: Cook it in batches if necessary, so that it gets crispy and doesn't steam.
- Use a dry white wine: A Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio will work well in this recipe.
- Don't let the sauce boil: Once you add the cream, simmer it gently over low heat until it is slightly thickened.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.
Conclusion:
Penne with Parmesan cream and prosciutto is a simple but delicious pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the salty prosciutto adds a nice contrast. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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