Penne Alla Papalina

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  • Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
3 Tbs EVOO4 oz. sliced prosciutto, cut into 1" squares1 cup frozen peas, thawed8 oz. penne rigate2 large eggs1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-ReggianoBlack Pepper
Directions
Bring water to boil for cooking pasta.

Cook prosciutto in half the oil until golden brown - 5 minutes.

Add peas to prosciutto and remove from heat.

Boil pasta until al dente - reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

Whisk eggs in medium bowl - whisk in remaining oil - whisk in 1/4 cup pasta water.

Add pasta to prosciutto and peas - stir over medium heat - add egg mixture - remove from heat - stir to coat noodles - add more pasta water if too thick. Add parmesan and pepper and serve.

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 2FAT2FISH.

Servings Per Recipe: 3
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 579.3
  • Total Fat: 30.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 168.3 mg
  • Sodium: 1,069.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 63.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.0 g
  • Protein: 28.7 g

Member Reviews
  • ZOE145
    I have made a similar version of this many times. My son and I love it. It is simple and yet very satisfying. I cook the entire box of penne, so we have several nights of left overs. I basically double the recipe as I make the recipe with (1)lb of pasta. - 6/13/11