Broccoli and Prosciutto Pasta

Do you like pasta and don’t know what other easy, healthy combinations to make? Here is one great idea for Broccoli and Prosciutto Pasta that looks good and tastes awesome.

This is another recipe that includes  broccoli. I always try to find delicious ways to use broccoli in a meal, and to be easily accepted by my little daughters, like these amazing Broccoli Quesadillas or Broccoli Patties which were really appreciated.

As they love pasta recipes in general I decided to make pasta with broccoli, which was a real success. I am glad of all the times they eat this vegetable for its benefits.

The recipe for this Broccoli and Prosciutto Pasta is easy and quick, it takes no more than 15 minutes to prepare and is really delicious and healthy. It can make a perfect lunch or dinner for all the family.

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Broccoli and Prosciutto Pasta

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This broccoli and prosciutto recipe is easy and quick, it takes no more than 15 minutes to prepare and is really delicious and healthy. It can make a perfect lunch or dinner for all the family.

Servings 3 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup (about 120 g) broccoli florets
• 2.5 oz (70 g) prosciutto cotto
• 7 oz (200 g) your favorite pasta (spaghetti , linguini
• 2/3 cup (200g) cream
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Parmesan cheese

Instructions

 

• To cook broccoli bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add one teaspoon of salt. Add the broccoli florets and cook until crisp-tender for about 1-2 minutes. Remove the florets and place in a bowl with ice water.
  
• Return water to the boil. Cook the pasta to the al dente stage. Drain the pasta and reserve some of the cooking water in case you need it.
  
• Cut the prosciutto in 1/4 inch strips. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto and cook for a couple of minutes. Add broccoli and cream and stir.
  
• Add drained pasta. If necessary add some water to get the consistency you prefer. Season with salt and pepper.
  
• Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese slices on top.
  

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 41.1gProtein: 16.3gFat: 15.8gSaturated Fat: 4.4gCholesterol: 83mgSugar: 2.2g

Calories: 367kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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