Do you enjoy pasta but need new, simple, healthy recipes? Here’s a fantastic suggestion, Broccoli and Prosciutto Pasta. It not only looks appealing but tastes amazing too.
Broccoli is a versatile ingredient that I often incorporate into meals, especially to please my young daughters. They’ve enjoyed dishes like these Broccoli Quesadillas and Broccoli Patties in the past.
The recipe for Broccoli and Prosciutto Pasta is quick and easy, taking just 15 minutes to prepare. It’s not only delicious but also nutritious, making it a perfect meal for the whole family, whether for lunch or dinner.
How to make broccoli and prosciutto pasta
To cook broccoli, start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Add a teaspoon of salt, then add the broccoli florets and cook them until they’re just tender, which should take about 1-2 minutes. Remove the florets and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop them from cooking further.
Next, bring the water back to a boil and cook the pasta until it reaches the al dente stage. Once done, drain the pasta, making sure to reserve some of the cooking water in case you need it later.
Now, cut the prosciutto into strips about 1/4 inch thick. Heat some oil in a pan over medium-high heat, then add the prosciutto and cook it for a couple of minutes. Add the broccoli and cream to the pan and give it a good stir.
Add the drained pasta to the pan, and if the mixture seems too dry, you can add some of the reserved cooking water to reach your desired consistency. Season everything with salt and pepper to taste.
Finally, serve the dish immediately, with slices of Parmesan cheese on top.
Hope you will try this Broccoli and Prosciutto Pasta recipe. Don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram posts or stories, so I can see your amazing results. Enjoy!
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Broccoli and Prosciutto Pasta
Ingredients
- 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.
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You just won the keys to my heart. I love this combo!
Love this quick and delicious pasta! My kids are into prosciutto, and this is great when we have leftover prosciutto (sometimes I use for cooking). 🙂
The family would love this creamy pasta with broccoli and prosciutto! Perfect quick summer dinner!
You could invite me to lunch any day if you served this. It looks SO good.
Yum! i love easy and delicious pasta meals. My family would devour this!
A mouthwatering combination. The kind of pasta dish I love to eat…
Cheers,
Rosa
I made this for my Mom’s friends and it was a hit! My Mom was not able to eat because her friends are that fast! Thank you for such a wonderful recipe 🙂
Hehe.. so great to hear that Woainie.. hope you will try some other recipes from my blog and hope to hear from you soon:)