Tagliatelle with Prosciutto and Orange

A luxurious pasta dish combining fresh tagliatelle with crispy prosciutto in a creamy orange-scented sauce, finished with Parmesan cheese.

4 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces egg tagliatelle or fettuccine (preferably fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 ounces prosciutto
  • 1 whole orange
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • to taste black pepper
  • ¼ cup Parmesan

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt; add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until 1 minute before al dente, about 2 minutes for fresh pasta, longer for dried. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, melt butter in a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto; sauté until browned, about 3 minutes.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Add reserved pasta water, orange juice, half of zest, and cream; bring to a boil. Add pasta; cook, stirring, until sauce coats pasta and pasta is al dente, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheese and divide among warm bowls.

    5 min

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