Pasta With Prosciutto In A Lemon Cream Sauce
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!!
Steps
Melt butter.
Add shallots and saut until translucent.
Add broth.
Simmer over medium-hi heat until reduced to 1 / 4 cup.
Add cream , lemon peel , orange peel , and cayenne.
Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
Add peas.
Simmer until heated through.
Stir in mint and lemon juice.
Meanwhile , cook pasta.
Cut up prosciutto into bite-size pieces and add at end to mixture.
Mix cream sauce with pasta.
Sprinkle fresh parmesan on top.
Ingredients
butter, shallots, low sodium chicken broth, whipping cream, fresh lemon rind, orange zest, cayenne pepper, frozen green pea, fresh mint leaves, fresh lemon juice, penne pasta, prosciutto