Pasta with alla Panna Sauce isn't that hard to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you too can make this popular cream sauce to put over spaghetti, penne or linguini pasta.Like pasta dishes? Try some of my baked pasta recipes like Baked Sicilian Lolli, Rigatoni al Forno or my Tasty Three Meat Cannelloni.
Boil pasta as per package directions and remove from water when it is "al dente".
35 oz pasta
While the pasta is boiling, pan fry the prosciutto strips.
4 slices prosciutto
Add cream, butter and parmesan cheese. Stir continuously and bring to boil. Check on pasta to make sure it doesn't over cook.
1¼ cup heavy cream, ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp butter
Add green peas, stir and simmer for 5 minutes. This sauce should thicken slightly. Add pepper to taste.
1 cup green peas, pepper to taste
Once pasta is al dente, remove from water using a spaghetti spoon and place in pan with cream sauce. Mix thoroughly. Add pasta water if sauce is to dry.
Serve immediately.
Notes
You can also cook the sauce in a small sauce pan. When the past is ready, drain it but do not rinse it. Place the cooked pasta in a large serving bowl and pour the sauce over the pasta. Mix thoroughly and serve.