March 5, 2024
Comfort food in a bowl! This delicious dinner is so easy to make! The sauce literally cooks as the pasta is boiling. It couldn't be easier!
The crispy and salty prosciutto goes perfectly with this incredible, creamy tomato sauce. And the conchiglie pasta is perfect for this recipe as it naturally scoops up all of the sauce and peas. My guys love this one ! And I love how easy and inexpensive it is to make. A win-win for all! You will love it too!
Creamy Tomato Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto and Peas
Ingredients:
8 oz. Prosciutto (approximately 14 thin slices), cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, diced finely
2 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz. can diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
3/4 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
6 oz. cream cheese, diced
2 cups frozen peas
16 oz. Conchiglie or Bow Tie Pasta, cooked according to directions
Optional: Fresh basil to garnish
Cook the prosciutto in a dry pan for a few minutes, until it gets nice and crispy. Set aside.
Heat up the olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the onion on medium heat, until it turns translucent.
Add the garlic and cook for 45 seconds, stirring constantly.
Add the diced tomatoes, pepper, sugar, basil and oregano to the skillet and stir. I wait until the end to add the salt as the prosciutto is pretty salty.
Add the cream cheese to the tomato mixture and stir, until all of the cheese is melted and the sauce is nice and creamy.
Add the peas and stir until the peas are cooked through.
Add the cooked pasta and prosciutto to the sauce and stir until it is all combined. Taste to see if you would like any salt.
Add some fresh chopped basil for a nice fresh taste and enjoy right away.
You will love each and every bite of this!! I love it when an fast, easy and inexpensive recipe becomes an instant favorite for my family!