Creamy Garlic Pasta With Mushrooms And Prosciutto

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Nice pasta dish that is very versatile. i have added sun-dried tomatoes and different veggies. from bon appetit, october 1995.

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Steps

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Bring broth , cream , garlic , and crushed red pepper to boil in medium saucepan.

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Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced to 3 / 4 cup , about 20 minutes.

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Remove from heat.

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Mix in 1 / 2 cup parmesan cheese.

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Cover and keep warm.

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Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add mushrooms.

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Saute until brown and tender , about 8 minutes.

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Remove from heat.

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Meanwhile , cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.

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Drain pasta and return to pot.

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Add cream mixture , mushrooms and peas and stir over low heat until well coated with sauce , about 3 minutes.

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Mix in prosciutto.

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Cover and let stand 1 minute.

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Transfer to bowl.

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Serve , passing additional parmesan cheese separately.

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Ingredients

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chicken broth, whipping cream, garlic cloves, crushed red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese, butter, cremini mushrooms, penne pasta, frozen green peas, prosciutto