Oh my…I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to make Farfalle with Peas and Prosciutto.
There’s a restaurant in town that I’m sure I’ve talked about before called Rosalie’s Cucina. It’s my favorite. It’s our go-to every year for Valentine’s Day…except for the year we stayed in and Dom made us a couple beautiful rib-eyes. We also go for birthdays or other special occasions. And sometimes it’s just because we crave their bread or have a hankering for the musical stylings of the sweet little Italian man who walks around serenading everyone with his mandolin and perfect rendition of “That’s Amore”.
It’s our happy place.
{Truth: The only thing prettier than rosy colored ribbons of silk are rosy colored ribbons of prosciutto.}
There’s a dish that’s been on Rosalie’s menu for as long as I can remember. It’s both tantalizing and robust.
A true classic.
It’s a dish that combines farfalle with chicken, pancetta and a cream sauce.
We’re using the oh-so-adorable farfalle aka bowties aka butterfly pasta, and pairing it with a lighter cream sauce dotted with sweet peas then topping with ribbons of prosciutto and my favorite Parmigiano-Reggiano.
We’re not finished yet…
I made a discovery at the dinner table that all but knocked me off my chair. Dramatic? Wait for it. The salad I served with the farfalle included walnuts. And because I’m one to put a little of this and a little of that [from my plate] on my fork – I combined some nuts with my pasta…and well, fuggedaboutit. I’ll never make it without a nut, again. It was a textural component that I didn’t know was missing until I had it.
I modified my ingredients from Rosalie’s original because I wanted to develop something that could be a quick weeknight meal. But I promise you, I have not compromised comfort or flavor.
I love how the sweetness of the baby peas plays off the saltiness of the prosciutto.
I am abundantly happy to finally have this dish in my repertoire of meals.
It is una buona cosa… It is a good thing!
Buon Appetito!
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Farfalle with Peas and Prosciutto
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups frozen sweet peas, thawed before cooking
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound farfalle
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips
- Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the onion and sauté until softened.
- Add the cream and heat through.
- Stir in the peas and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Lower the heat and keep warm.
- In the meantime, make the pasta.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package directions, until al dente.
- Drain and toss with the sauce.
- Transfer to a platter, garnish with prosciutto.
- Serve with grated cheese, salt and pepper and a good sprinkle of walnuts (if you’re so inclined).
Ciao!
Farfalle with Peas and Prosciutto?!!! I love this! I make crostini with peas and prosciutto!! love the two together and this pasta looks absolutely delicious!!!!!!!
Oh my! Crostini with peas and prosciutto? Love it!! Thanks, Alice!
This looks like the perfect pasta dinner! I’m always making boring old pasta with red sauce but I think I need this in my life! Love those farfalle noodles!
Hahaha! I hear you! Sometimes we just have to switch it up! Thanks, Izzy! 🙂
Italian restaurants are my favorite! Love everything about this pasta, awesome flavors! Great recipe, pinning!
Aren’t they awesome!! Thanks so much, Mira! Hope your hand is feeling better! 🙂
I could eat an embarrassingly large portion of this! How gorgeous!
You and me both, girlfriend! 🙂
Rosalie sounds like such a magical place Annie. I can see why your family would go there for many of your special occasions. And if the food is as divine as this beautiful plate of farfalle. . .I can only help but wonder why you haven’t officially moved into this little Italian paradise. 😉 BTW. . .I’m loving the idea of including nuts in pasta dishes. I bet the crunch. . .combined with the creamy texture, and saltiness from the prosciutto is just heavenly.
You know…I’m thinking about it! The aroma of their bread alone has me dreaming of taking up residence! 😉 Thank you so much, my dear! 🙂
wow, this is just so incredible.. love it.. the pictures are just so amazing and out of the world..
Thank you so much, Fareeha! I appreciate your kind words!
Oh my goodness, what a delicious pasta! Indeed, the combo of green peas and proteins (sausages, bacon, prosciutto, etc) is one of my favorite in pasta. Somehow they work beautifully together! Great, I’m hungry how:)
They really do get along! Thanks, friend! 🙂
Proscuitto has got to be one of my favourite meats/cold cuts but I’ve never tried it in pasta and usually stick to crackers and cheese. This looks like an awesome way to switch it up! And that restaurant sounds adorable…I bet it’s the kind of place that will last for many years!
There’s not much I don’t like in pasta! Give it a try…I think you’ll like it! 🙂
Total comfort food! Obsessed 🙂
TOTAL! 🙂 🙂
Annie, this looks like heaven! You had me with “ribbons of proscuitto”…. but peas, cream sauce, and walnuts? Oh my. I need this now!!
Oh yes! You know what I’m talking about! Thanks, Jackie! 🙂
Rosalie’s sounds so cozy and full of love so I can see why it’s your happy place 🙂 This pasta is making me happy just looking at it! I love that you added walnuts, the nutty crunch sounds amazing with the creamy sauce!
The walnuts really are a perfect complement to the cream sauce. Thanks, Kelly!
Good stuff!!! 🙂
Why thank you, Linda! 🙂
I want Rosalie’s to be my happy place too! It sounds perfect! Your pasta looks perfect too! I’ll bet it’s just as good as anything on Rosalie’s menu! I’m totally with you on the prosciutto too! Have a fantastic weekend!
It never grows old…only I do! Well thank you, my dear! Have a beautiful weekend! 🙂
Oh my! This pasta is calling my name! That prosciutto sounds so perfect in it too, I’d love to dive into that bowl!
I am with you…so glad I made a pound of pasta! Thanks, friend!
You are making me regret giving up luncheon meat, Annie! This dish is definitely a classic, and the walnuts must take it over the top. Yum!!! I’ve been meaning to post my family’s version of this for a while. Such great Italian comfort food! Have a great weekend. 🙂
So sorry…but it’s so good (I’m whispering that part.). I would love to see your family’s version! Thanks, dear! Happy weekend! 🙂
This looks marvelous. It is a feast for the eyes and the tummy as well. Your photos of your dish are awesome!! I love adding nuts to dishes. The crunch gives it the special touch. I bought raw sunflower seeds to add to our recipes that call for pine nuts. I know, I know, pine nuts are delicious but I am using many that it is getting expensive. Brava, Annie!! This recipe is a keeper. Buona giornata!
Awh! Thank you, my friend! I appreciate your kind words! I hear you on the pine nuts…those little babies add up! Sunflower seeds are a perfect alternative! Buona giornata! 🙂
This pasta dish is rockin my world, Annie! I totally agree about the silky ribbons and proscuitto! Loooove all the flavors and textures in this comforting bowl of creamy deliciousness! Walnuts in pasta is sooooo scrumptious! There is a small Italian place in Winter Park, FL that my mother and I used to go to and they had a pasta with Walnuts that made me cry tears of joy. This looks fabulous! Pinned!! Cheers, lovely! Xo
Walnuts and pasta go hand-in-hand. I’m crying tears of joy just thinking about it! Thank you, doll! Happy weekend! xo
simple with peas and prosciutto and parm – sounds like a winner. Cheers!
It doesn’t get much simpler! Gotta love it! Thanks, friend! Cheers!
Pasta and peas in a creamy sauce is one of my favorite things. Adding the walnuts us such a great idea, and I’m with you on the crunch factor. I love going to a restaurant and inspiration hits! Creating your own recipe at home is so satisfying and just knowing you can whip it up anytime you want is the best!
Exactly – now I have this little baby at the ready for anytime the mood strikes! Have a lovely weekend, my friend! xo
Prosciutto is one of my favorite ingredients in pasta, Annie! This sounds like the perfect comfort meal. Love this!
Prosciutto is always in my crisper! Thanks, friend!