Creamy Pasta With Poppy Seeds And Prosciutto Food

CREAMY PROSCIUTTO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and onion until tender. Stir in spinach just until wilted. , Stir in Alfredo sauce; cook until heated through, 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add prosciutto and fettuccine; toss to combine. If desired, top with pepper to serve.

FETTUCCINE PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO, PEAS, AND A CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Set a large pot of water with a pasta insert over high heat and bring to a boil. Place the pasta in the water and return to a boil, being sure to stir the pasta until the water boils again.
• While the pasta cooks, set a large 12-inch saute pan over medium high heat, and add the olive oil and the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onions to the pan and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Place the prosciutto in the pan and saute for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with wine and cook until it is nearly evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, peas, salt and pepper to the pan and let the cream reduce by half, 4 to 5 minutes. If the pasta is not yet cooked, turn the fire off the sauce while the pasta continues to cook.
• Strain the pasta from the water once it is cooked, and place in a large heat resistant bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with the cheese and the parsley. Use tongs are two large forks to stir the sauce into the pasta and serve while hot.

CREAMY PASTA WITH POPPY SEEDS AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Put a pot of salted water on to cook pasta. While pasta is cooking (according to package directions, make the sauce:.
• Heat butter and oil in a 12″ skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced shallot. Season to taste and cook until soft, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add poppy seeds and cook, stirring, until fragrant and shallots begin to brown lightly, about 3 minutes.
• Add wine and cook until almost all liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
• Add buttermilk and cream; cook, stirring, until reduced slightly, about 3 minutes. When pasta has cooked to almost al dente, drain it, reserving a little cooking water, and add the cooked pasta to sauce in skillet.
• Add prosciutto, cheese, and lemon juice; toss to combine, adding water if necessary to make a smooth sauce. Adjust seasoning and transfer to two plates. Sprinkle with scallions and more Parmesan.

SOFT LETTUCES WITH PROSCIUTTO, PEAS, AND POPPY SEEDS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, vinegar, and shallot. Season with salt and pepper; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook peas in a small pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain.
• Whisk mayonnaise and oil into vinegar mixture; season to taste. Toss lettuce with half of dressing and divide among plates, along with prosciutto. Toss peas with remaining dressing and mound on top. Sprinkle with poppy seeds; serve immediately.