Penne baked with parmesan, cream and prosciutto
6 servings
40 minutes
Penne baked with parmesan, cream, and prosciutto is the true embodiment of Italian comfort. This dish combines the silkiness of the creamy sauce, the rich flavor of parmesan, and the spiciness of prosciutto to create a harmony of tastes. Baking gives the pasta an appetizing crust, while the aroma of cheese awakens the appetite. The roots of the recipe can be found in classic Italian pasta al forno traditions, where pasta is baked with rich sauces that add depth to the flavor. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or friendly gatherings where food becomes the center of warm conversation. It pairs wonderfully with a glass of white wine and a fresh salad, allowing one to enjoy the fullness of Italian gastronomy.
1
In a small saucepan with a thick bottom, mix cream, one and a half cups of grated Parmesan, pepper, and salt (¾ teaspoon). Over medium heat, stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a boil and immediately remove from heat.
- Cream: 2.5 glasss
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 180 g
- Ground black pepper: 0.8 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
2
Boil water in a large pot, add salt (1.5 teaspoons of salt per 6 liters of water), and add the pasta. Cook for 1 minute less than the package instructions. Drain the cooked pasta in a colander, pour out the water, and return the pasta to the pot.
- Penne pasta: 450 g
- Salt: to taste
3
Roughly chop the thin slices of prosciutto and add them with the cream sauce to the pot with the pasta.
- Prosciutto: 100 g
- Cream: 2.5 glasss
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 180 g
- Ground black pepper: 0.8 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
4
Thoroughly mix, place the pasta in an ovenproof dish (not glass) and send it to an oven preheated to 190 degrees. Bake for 15 minutes on the middle rack.
5
Remove the pasta from the oven, stir again, sprinkle with parmesan (2 tablespoons), and return to the oven. Bake in the lower quarter of the oven for 2-4 minutes until the penne is slightly browned on top.
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 180 g