Prosciutto Pasta

This prosciutto pasta recipe has been one of my favorite pasta recipes lately. It has crispy prosciutto, tender peas, and al dente pasta tossed in a rich, cheesy, and creamy sauce. I love how delicious it is, but my favorite part is that it's ready in 30 minutes!

The Best Prosciutto Pasta

I have a confession, I'm obsessed with pasta. It's one of those things that I could literally eat every single night and never get sick of it. Some of my go-to recipes are this trenette al pesto, kielbasa pasta, and pasta with ham and peas. But lately, I've been all about this pasta with prosciutto.

I make it with thick pasta noodles that work as the perfect base for soaking up one of my favorite homemade cream sauces. The addition of some tender peas, salty, crispy prosciutto, and parmesan cheese makes this a restaurant-worthy dish!  

The first time I made this recipe, I was honestly surprised by how good it was, and I've been hooked ever since. It's an elevated version of my ham and peas recipe I just mentioned, so it makes for a good recipe to serve if you're hosting dinner guests! The pasta is enough to impress them, but you can really wow everyone if you serve it with my homemade version of the Olive Garden breadsticks.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It'll be a crowd favorite. I'm not kidding when I say this is one of the most delicious pasta combinations I've ever had. It's a little out of the ordinary but has ingredients everyone typically loves, so I'm positive it'll be a hit anytime you make it!

The flavorful sauce. If there's one standout in this recipe, I think it's the creamy sauce. It's so rich and savory, and the egg helps to thicken it up even more for the best texture.

It's foolproof. The steps to make this recipe may look long, but I promise each one is simple and easy to follow. If I can make it, you can make it too!

Ingreidents You'll Need

• Pasta- I used tagliatelle because I like how the thick noodles get coated in the sauce. 
• Prosciutto- make sure it's thinly sliced.
• Olive oil and butter- for cooking the prosciutto to give it the best crispy texture and meaty flavor.
• Egg- a large one.
• Frozen peas- the perfect veggie addition to this dish.
• Heavy cream- for the rich cream sauce.
• Parmesan cheese- to give the sauce a delicious flavor and even creamier texture.
• Garlic cloves- for some more flavor.
• Salt and pepper- a sprinkle of each.

How To Make Prosciutto Pasta

Step One: Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions. Once it's done cooking, strain it and set it aside. 

Step Two: Cook the prosciutto. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once it's hot, add the prosciutto and cook it for about 3-4 minutes, flipping it as it cooks. Once it's crispy, transfer it to a plate and set it aside for later.

Step Three: Combine the pasta and peas. Add the cooked pasta and frozen peas to the skillet you just used to cook the meat. Stir to combine the two together.

Step Four: Make the cream sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and parmesan cheese. Make a well in the middle of the pasta and add the egg mixture to it. Mix everything quickly until the egg is cooked through. You'll want to continue stirring as it cooks to avoid scrambling the egg. Then add heavy cream to the skillet and let everything cook for about 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

Step Five: Assemble and serve. Crumble the prosciutto with your hands and stir it into the sauce. Once combined, serve the pasta hot with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Enjoy!

My Pro Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Use whatever pasta you have on hand. Some great choices are rigatoni pasta, bowtie pasta, and fettuccine noodles. 
• After the pasta cooks, coat it with a little olive oil to keep it from sticking together.
• Reserve some of the cooked pasta water and add it to the sauce if you think it's too thick.
• If you can't find prosciutto at your grocery store, you can also use thick-cut bacon.
• Make a double batch since everyone is going to want seconds or thirds!

What To Serve With This Pasta

It's delicious with some bread to dip in the sauce, like this baguette garlic bread or Cheesecake Factory brown bread, and a light side like this house salad, La Scala chopped salad, or Olive Garden salad.

How To Store and Reheat Leftovers

In the fridge: Store any leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 4 days. I think it tastes just as good days after making it as it does fresh!

In the freezer: Allow the leftovers to cool to room temperature first, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container or freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 4 months. You'll want to thaw the frozen leftovers in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Reheating: I like to add the leftover pasta to a saucepan with a splash of milk or heavy cream. Then I just heat it over low heat, stirring gently, for about 3 minutes. You can also heat your pasta in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each. 

More Easy Pasta Recipes To Try Next 

• Cream cheese pasta
• French onion pasta
• Gigi Hadid pasta
• Pasta with peas
• Chicken pasta casserole
• Cajun pasta