There's nothing like a plate of Crispy Prosciutto Pasta that comes together in minutes and looks like a gourmet dish!
Thin slices of prosciutto are pan-friend until golden and crisp, then tossed with caramelized onions, pasta, olive oil and parmesan for a simple yet flavorful Italian-inspired dinner!
If you like pasta, try my other recipes like Baked Ziti, Creamy Burrata Pasta, my Pesto Pasta recipe or my Pasta All'Amatriciana.
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Here's Why You'll Love this Dish
You'll love this crispy prosciutto pasta because it's:
- quick and easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes
- uses simple, high quality Italian ingredients
- crispy prosciutto adds flavor and texture
- got a perfect balance of salty, savory and cheesy flavor
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Ingredients
For this crispy prosciutto pasta you'll need: prosciutto slices, pasta, onions, olive oil, parmesan cheese, salt, parsley and broth.
For exact measurement details and directions see recipe card...
How to Make Crispy Prosciutto Pasta
This prosciutto pasta dish comes together in less than 30 minutes and your family will love it!
In a medium skillet heat up some olive oil. Layer the prosciutto in single layers and crisp on both sides. Remove from pan and set on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any oil.
Bring a pot of water to boil and add salt and pasta. Cook pasta al dente.
Add more olive oil to the skillet and heat up. Add sliced onions and sauté until they are caramelized.
Add broth or cream, bring to boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Turn heat off and set aside.
Reserve some pasta water and place cooked pasta in the skillet with onions and broth (or cream). Add cheese. Take the slices of prosciutto and break them into pieces and add them to the pasta. Toss the pasta in the mixture quickly. If the pasta is to dry add pasta water.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Storage:
Leftover pasta with crispy prosciutto can be stored in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 4 days. Heat up on stove top to crisp the prosciutto up again.
Freezing this pasta dish is not recommended.
Top Tips
Fry prosciutto in a single layer so that it gets evenly crisp
Save some pasta water to help create a silky sauce
Add Prosciutto just before serving and toss pasta quickly with the prosciutto so flavors meld
Finish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil for brightness
Substitutions and Variations
Here are some suggested substitutions and variations for ingredients:
- Prosciutto- instead of prosciutto used pancetta or bacon
- Peas, spinach or asparagus - add some vegetables for a veggie boost
- Pecorino Romano - use pecorino roman instead of parmesan cheese
- Spice it up - with some hot chili oil or hot pepper flakes.
The perfect recipe isn't that far away. I'd love to know how you substituted ingredients to fit your dietary needs. Drop a comment below and let me know!
Answers to Commonly Asked Questions
It's best made fresh and served immediately so that the prosciutto does not lose its crispiness.
Prosciutto is dry-cured and served thinly sliced while pancetta is cured pork belly, often curbed and cooked.
Yes, both work well with this recipe.
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Recipe Details
Easy to Make Crispy Prosciutto Pasta
https://easyhomemaderecipes.caIngredients
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 small onions about 8 oz, sliced thinly
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup chicken broth or any broth or full fat cream
- 14 oz pasta 400 grams
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup pasta water reserved
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 3 stalks parsley garnish
Instructions
- In a medium skillet heat up some olive oil. Layer the prosciutto in single layers and crisp on both sides. Remove from pan and set on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any oil.4 slices prosciutto, 1 tbsp olive oil
- Bring a pot of water to boil and add salt and pasta. Cook pasta al dente.14 oz pasta, ¼ tsp salt
- Add more olive oil to the skillet and heat up. Add sliced onions and sauté until they are caramelized.2 small onions, 3 tbsp olive oil
- Add broth or cream, bring to boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Turn heat off and set aside.¾ cup chicken broth
- Reserve some pasta water and place cooked pasta in the skillet with onions and broth (or cream). Add cheese. Take the slices of prosciutto and break them into pieces and add them to the pasta. Toss the pasta in the mixture quickly. If the pasta is to dry add pasta water.½ cup pasta water, ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.3 stalks parsley
Notes
Top Tips
Fry prosciutto in a single layer so that it gets evenly crisp Save some pasta water to help create a silky sauce Add Prosciutto just before serving and toss pasta quickly with the prosciutto so flavors meld Finish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil for brightnessNutrition
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Food Safety
Note that the storage guidelines provided on this page and site are estimates from personal experiences. We are all adults and as an adult you are responsible to ensure that the food you eat is safe to eat. Since, I'm not a food safety expert, you are responsible to review your local guidelines on food storage prior to storing any food left-overs.
Remember to:
- Not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
For Canadian Guidelines check the Government of Canada Food Safety Guidelines or see more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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