Party pasta with prosciutto

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1pack(12-ounce) spinach fettuccine
½cupButter; divided
2cupsThin prosciutto strips; (about 1/3 pound)
cupWhipping cream
1can(14-ounce) artichoke hearts; drained and cut in half
½cupChopped fresh or frozen chives

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Melt ¼ cup butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add prosciutto; saute until browned. Drain.

Set aside.

Melt remaining ¼ cup butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add cooked pasta, whipping cream, artichoke hearts, and ¼ cup chives; toss gently.

Transfer to serving platter; sprinkle with prosciutto and remaining chives.

Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.

Notes: If prosciutto isn't available, substitute crumbled bacon and reduce butter to ¼ cup.

NOTES : Toasted pine nuts add satisfying crunch to this meatless entree.

Recipe by: Southern Living

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1039 by Suzy Wert <SuzyWert@...> on Jan 23, 1998