Creamy Penne With Prosciutto Pimiento And Peas Food

PENNE WITH PARMESAN CREAM AND PROSCIUTTO

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.

CREAMY PENNE WITH PROSCIUTTO, PIMIENTO AND PEAS

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 PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Cook the penne according to the package directions add the peas during the last 3 or 4 minutes; drain and set aside.
• in large skillet melt the butter and sauté the prosciutto until crisp,. Add the cream, chives, and parmesan cheese, along with the tomato and the basil, stirring well to blend.
• Add the penne and the peas and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve with more parmesan cheese.

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.

PEA-PROSCIUTTO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook 4 ounces chopped prosciutto in a skillet with 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until crisp, 4 minutes. Stir in 3 sliced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Ladle in 1 cup pasta-cooking water and simmer until reduced by half, 4 minutes. Add 1/4 cup heavy cream and simmer until thickened, 3 minutes. Toss with 1 pound cooked ravioli, 1 cup blanched frozen peas and some chopped parsley. Top with grated parmesan.

CREAMY ORZO WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS

Steps:

• Whisk together the eggs and Parmesan in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto and cook until beginning to brown and get crispy, 4 minutes. Add the shallots and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until softened and fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in the orzo and toast for 3 minutes. Add 3 1/4 cups water and the salt, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking. Stir in the tomatoes and peas. Cook until the orzo is al dente, another 3 minutes.
• Off the heat, add the egg mixture to the skillet while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Continue stirring until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the pasta. Sprinkle with the basil and serve.

PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper, and saute until tender, about 1 minute. Add the peas and saute until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the prosciutto and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the parsley and remove from the heat. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve.

CHICKEN WITH PEAS, PARMESAN AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Season chicken, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper.
• Heat olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds. Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, 6 minutes or until browned. Stir in Sauce and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in prosciutto, peas and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer 1 minute or until peas are heated through and chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve, if desired, over hot cooked pasta and garnish with Parmesan cheese shavings.
• Cost per recipe*: $11.60.
• Cost per serving*: $2.90.
• *Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

CREAMY SAUSAGE PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the penne until al dente; drain well and do NOT rinse.
• After you put the water on to boil, remove sausage meat from the casings, crumble, and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic and cayenne and saute for approximately 30 seconds, then add sausage meat to skillet.
• Cook until sausage meat is no longer pink (about 5 minutes or so).
• Add cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg to skillet and turn heat to high to bring mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, gently, until the cream reduces and the sauce thickens a bit; it takes about 10 minutes.
• Place cooked penne in a large serving bowl (it's nice if you warm it first) and pour sauce over; add butter and cheese to bowl and combine all well.
• Taste; add more salt and/or pepper if you wish.
• Sprinkle chopped herbs over top and serve.

CREAMY PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Saute onions in butter with salt and pepper in a saucepan over medium high heat until soft.
• Add the peas and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Then add the prosciutto, cream cheese and lemon zest, stirring until thoroughly incorporated and the cheese is melted.

PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
• Meanwhile, make sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat; add shallot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cream, peas, and prosciutto; bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Simmer until peas are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir in lemon zest and juice. Pour sauce over pasta; add Parmesan, and season generously with salt and pepper. Add enough reserved pasta water to thin sauce as desired. Serve immediately; top with additional Parmesan, if desired.

FRESH PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Put crème fraîche, cream and butter in a wide, deep skillet over medium heat. Turn off heat as soon as mixture is hot, and stir to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper and a little nutmeg.
• Plunge peas in boiling water and let cook for 1 minute. Remove with a mesh spider or slotted spoon and add to cream mixture.
• Drop noodles in boiling water and cook until they rise to the surface, about 1 minute. Taste a noodle to see if it is sufficiently cooked. It should be firm-tender, just past al dente.
• Drain pasta and add to skillet. Sprinkle with prosciutto and chives, then toss gently to coat with sauce. Divide among warmed bowls and serve immediately. Pass grated Parmesan at table.

CREAMY PENNE WITH CHICKEN (CREAM CHEESE SAUCE)

Steps:

• Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Add cream cheese and stir until well mixed.
• Add penne and chicken and toss together.
• Enjoy! If you're using plain chicken breast, marinate them with some spices or add seasonings at the end. The breast I used was Italian seasoned. Baked or grilled will work.