R & R -Wonderful Pasta, Prosciutto,Peas and Parmigiano

Last post 04-04-2009 3:33 PM by Albany_NY. 6 replies.
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  • 04-02-2009 8:12 AM

    R & R -Wonderful Pasta, Prosciutto,Peas and Parmigiano

    We had this last night. WOWParty!!!

    I scaled it back for the two of us...and it was wonderful! I think I'd try it with asparagus next time, for a change, bute as written this recipe is so lovely!

     

    Pasta With Prosciutto, Peas And Parmigiano
    Ingredients:

    1 tablespoon butter
    1 cup finely diced onion
    freshly grated black pepper to taste
    1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/2″ squares
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1/2 cup dry sherry or dry white wine
    1 1/2 cups frozen peas, at least halfway thawed
    1 1/4 cup heavy cream
    1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-reggiano, plus extra for garnish if you desire
    salt to taste
    1 pound cooked pasta of your choice

    Method:

    Heat butter in a heavy bottomed, deep skillet or pan on medium heat until it melts and foams. Add onions, and cook, stirring, until they turn translucent gold. Add black  pepper and prosciutto, and cook, stirring for two minutes, until prosciutto loses its raw look, and onions darken to a deeper shade of gold. Add garlic and cook for two minutes more.

    Deglaze the pan with the wine, and after the alcohol boils off, add the peas. Cook for another minute, then add cream, and stirring, reduce the cream until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Add half the cheese, stir in and taste for salt. Correct seasoning, then add hot, drained pasta to pan, along with the remaining cheese and stir to combine.

    Garnish each serving with a sprinkling of grated cheese and some basil leaves.

    Serves four to six people, depending on appetites.

    This didn't need any additional salt, and I used a little dry ( white) vermouth to deglaze. Also, I didn't reduce the cream down too much...just enough..

    We enjoyed a nice chilled white wine with this...yum!

    I hope you try it- and I hope you enjoy it!

    Margaret

  • 04-02-2009 8:23 AM In reply to

    Re: R & R -Wonderful Pasta, Prosciutto,Peas and Parmigiano

    Gm  Margaret Coffee, Looks like we both ate very well last night !~  My dinner was wonderful too ~  Thanks for sharing your recipe and Review ~  Janie Cool




  • 04-02-2009 8:26 AM In reply to

    Re: R & R -Wonderful Pasta, Prosciutto,Peas and Parmigiano

     Recipe sounds good thank you for sharing the review and recipe

  • 04-02-2009 9:04 AM In reply to

    Re: R & R -Wonderful Pasta, Prosciutto,Peas and Parmigiano

    That does sound fabulous, thank-you for your review. Going to have to put into favorites.

    Jill

  • 04-02-2009 4:28 PM In reply to

    Re: R & R -Wonderful Pasta, Prosciutto,Peas and Parmigiano

    Hi-

    I would love to see a review from any of you if you try this....I respect your "good taste"! Smile

     

    Margaret

  • 04-02-2009 5:19 PM In reply to

    Re: R & R -Wonderful Pasta, Prosciutto,Peas and Parmigiano

    Since you want a review, here is one that I posted in 2006. I love this recipe. I'm not sure if it is exactly the same or not - I will include the recipe. This is really delicious!

    I first had this at a family gathering where everyone brought a dish. It is soooo good; you just have to try it!Serve this with a salad and you have a filling, balanced meal. The creamy sauce is so good you will want to eat it with a spoon. lol
    Lynne
    BOW TIES ROMANO

    4 cups (8 oz) uncooked bow tie pasta
    2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
    3 cups (8 oz) thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
    1 cup chopped proscuitto or ham
    3/4 cup light cream
    1 cup frozen peas, thawed
    1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese (freshly grated is SO much better than that from the can)

    Cook pasta according to directions;drain. Meanwhile, in large skillet over med. heat, melt
    butter; add mushrooms and prosciutto. Cook 5 min. or until mushrooms are tender. Add light
    cream; heat ALMOST to boiling. Add peas and heat through; toss with hot pasta and
    Romano cheese. Serve sprinkled with additional cheese if desired.
    Makes 6 1-cup servings.

  • 04-04-2009 3:33 PM In reply to

    Re: R & R -Wonderful Pasta, Prosciutto,Peas and Parmigiano

    An added bonus...this reheats very well! We just covered it and heated it gently in the microwave. Yum!

     Avid- thanks for posting your version too.

    Margaret

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