Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Peas & Prosciutto
My Curated Tastes
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Pasta
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My Curated Tastes
Enjoy this creamy pasta as a main dish or serve with grilled chicken.
Special thanks to Diane Ringler for using Shawhan Farms in this recipe!
Ingredients
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¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shaved
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2 Tablespoons butter, divided
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2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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2 Tsps. Shawhan Farms Tuscan Black Garlic Parmesan Inspirations seasoning
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½ Tsp. Fresh thyme, chopped
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1 /2 Cup fat-free half and half or 2% milk
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1 ½ Cups Bowtie pasta, dry
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1 Cup frozen peas, thawed
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3-4 Slices Prosciutto, chopped
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Chopped Fresh Parsley, to garnish
Directions
Cook pasta per instructions on the packages. Cook one – two minutes under the recommended time so the pasta can finish cooking in sauce.
Grate the Parmesan cheese and set it aside.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle the garlic parmesan seasoning into the mix, add the chopped thyme, and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the chicken broth. Slowly add the milk, stirring as you do so. Bring to a boil.
Add the peas and stir into the mix. Let heat through for a minute. Add the under cooked pasta noodles. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the warm pasta in the skillet and toss to coat.
Gradually sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese, stirring as you do so, until smooth and well-combined. Add the chopped prosciutto and stir into the mix. Note: The sauce will be thin at first but will thicken upon standing.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve with more cheese on the side
Recipe Note
For a bolder flavor, use a cup of Shawhan Farms Parmesan in stead!