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Savory Spring Pea and Prosciutto Pasta Recipe with Easy Brown Butter Sauce

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A rustic and comforting pasta dish featuring fresh spring peas, crispy prosciutto, and a nutty brown butter sauce. Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a light and indulgent spring meal.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340 g) fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh spring peas, shelled (or thawed frozen peas)
  • 4 oz (115 g) prosciutto, thinly sliced and cut into strips
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or mint
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently as butter foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 4-5 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  3. Add prosciutto strips to the browned butter. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until edges start to crisp.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, without browning.
  5. Add peas and cook for 2 minutes until tender but still bright green.
  6. Add drained pasta to the skillet. Toss gently to coat with sauce. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  7. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and chopped herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and herbs if desired.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully to avoid burning; it should be golden brown with a nutty aroma. Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce as needed. Crisp the prosciutto in the butter for texture and flavor. Use unsalted butter to control saltiness. Freshly grate Parmesan cheese for best flavor. For gluten-free, substitute pasta with chickpea or lentil-based varieties. For dairy-free, replace butter with olive oil and use vegan Parmesan.

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Keywords: spring pea pasta, prosciutto pasta, brown butter sauce, easy pasta recipe, quick dinner, spring recipes, savory pasta

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