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Creamy Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas

Creamy Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas

Creamy Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas is a delicious one pot dinner ready in just 30 minutes. With classic Italian flavors this is an easy and delicious weeknight dinner recipe you're family will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 large dutch oven

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 5 ounces prosciutto, sliced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large shallot diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme approximately 2 sprigs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 16 ounces dried pasta such as shells or oricchette
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups peas fresh or frozen

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large Dutch oven. Cut or tear the prosciutto into thin strips and add to the pan, cook for 4-5 minutes or until starting to crisp up ( you may need the cook the prosciutto in batches). Remove from the pot and set aside.
  • Add the remaining olive oil to the Dutch oven and sautee the garlic and shallots for 1-2 minutes or until frangrant. Pour in the chicken broth and cream and stir in the thyme, salt and pepper, bring to a boil. Add in the pasta and cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally,
  • Stir in the shedded parmesan peas, and crisped prosciutto and cook for 2 minutes. Serve as desired.
Keyword 30 minutes or less, Easy dinner recipe, one pot meal

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