Prosciutto Pasta Primavera

  • Prep Time
    15 minutes
  • Cook Time
    30 minutes
  • Serv Size
    Yield 4-6 servings

Delicious pasta dish with lots of springtime veggies in a creamy, lemony parmesan sauce topped with crispy prosciutto bits.

Ingredients

    Directions

    Step1

    Start a pot of water for pasta and cook following the packaging instructions. In a large skillet with high sides, heat on medium heat, add a teaspoon of olive oil and diced prosciutto. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, remove prosciutto from the pan to a paper towel lined plate. Set aside. No need to wipe pan.

    Step2

    Dice vegetables and add carrots to the skillet first. Sauté the carrots for a few minutes adding olive oil when needed.

    Step3

    Add the rest of the vegetables except the peas to the skillet. Sautee for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables start to soften.

    Step4

    In a medium bowl combine cornstarch, 4 teaspoons of bouillon base, water lemon zest and lemon juice.

    Step5

    Pour the cornstarch mixture over the vegetables.

    Step6

    Add the peas to the skillet. Pour the evaporated milk into the skillet also. Keep the heat on medium allowing the sauce to simmer, finish cooking the vegetables and thicken, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Grate the parmesan during this time.

    Step7

    Once the sauce has started to thicken add parmesan stirring until combined and half of the prosciutto. Salt and pepper to taste.

    Step8

    Remove from heat and add the halved tomatoes tossing them in the sauce until coated.

    Step9

    Add and toss cooked drained pasta with the vegetables until coated in sauce.

    Step10

    Garnish with the remaining prosciutto and freshly chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy!

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