Mushroom Prosciutto Pasta

Name: Mushroom Prosciutto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked penne pasta; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 10 thin slices prosciutto, chopped; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

If prosciutto is not available at your deli counter, substitute diced ham.

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked penne pasta
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
10 thin slices prosciutto, chopped
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Add prosciutto; saute for 3 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cream until smooth; stir into the skillet. Add parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain pasta; add to the skillet and stir to coat. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-2/3 cups: 622 calories, 38g fat (22g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 622mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.

If prosciutto is not available at your deli counter, substitute diced ham.

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