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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (282g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/2 lb prosciutto |
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| Calories 711 | ||
| Calories from Fat 275 | (38%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 30.6g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat 17.8g | 88% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 8.6g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 96mg | 32% | |
| Sodium 122mg | 5% | |
| Potassium 534mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 100.7g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber 14.3g | 57% | |
| Sugars 2.2g | ||
| Protein 13.0g | 26% | |
Pasta With Prosciutto in a Lemon Cream Sauce
By: Hungry Chefs
Jan 17, 2005
My mom found this recipe years ago, and since then it has been a favorite among my own family and with anyone who got my mom to give up the recipe 
... So flavorful, you too will not only enjoy this but never truly be able to get enough of it!
SERVES 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 large shallots, minced
- 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1-2 cup frozen green pea, thawed
- 2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1/2 lb prosciutto (12 thin slices)
Directions
1
Melt butter.2
Add shallots and sauté until translucent (about 2 min.).3
Add broth.4
Simmer over medium-hi heat until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 2 minutes).5
Add cream, lemon peel, orange peel, and cayenne.6
Simmer until sauce thickens slightly (about 3 minutes).7
Add peas.8
Simmer until heated through (about 2 minutes).9
Stir in mint and lemon juice.10
Meanwhile, cook pasta.11
Cut up prosciutto into bite-size pieces (approx. 1-2 square inches) and add at end to mixture.12
Mix cream sauce with pasta.13
Sprinkle fresh Parmesan on top.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: a_olson82
On Sep 20, 2007
this was soooooooooo good! used a whole pint of cream, and doubled the lemon and orange zest and mint. also added a little more lemon juice. absolutely loved it!
From: jrusk
On Feb 7, 2007
I had prosciutto left over from another recipe and used this. I think the lemon flavor made it. I can't stand peas so I cut asparagus cut in 1" pieces and it was great! Thank you!
From: MissHermes
On Feb 17, 2006
This turned out great, but didn't have the flavor I was expecting. In the future I would substitute capers for the peas, and I think it would fare better. The cayenne pepper adds suprising flavor, and is the perfect amount for the recipe.
From: Ewood
On Jan 20, 2005
This was honestly the best thing I have ever eaten! The amazing mix of flavors from the orange, shallots, mint, and pepper mix with the smokey taste of the meat...its the best combo...If I could choose 1 dish and eat it every day for the rest of my life this would be it no exageration.
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