Angel Hair Pasta With Prosciutto And Wild Mushrooms Recipe

Indulge in this easy yet elegant Angel Hair Pasta recipe, perfect for a romantic dinner! This recipe showcases the earthy flavors of wild mushrooms (morels, chanterelles, shiitake, oyster, or your favorite mix!) complemented by salty prosciutto and creamy sauce. A quick 25-minute meal that's sure to impress. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 536.8 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Angel Hair Pasta With Prosciutto And Wild Mushrooms

  • 8 oz mixed wild mushrooms
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 3 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • salt, to taste and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for serving (optional)
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water

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How to Make Angel Hair Pasta With Prosciutto And Wild Mushrooms

  1. Clean and trim 8 oz of mixed wild mushrooms; reserve stems for another use. Slice mushroom caps into thin strips.
  2. Halve 1 cup of cherry or grape tomatoes.
  3. Thinly slice 3 oz of prosciutto.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, chopped rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional), and salt to taste.
  5. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and prosciutto; cook for another 1-2 minutes until prosciutto is crispy.
  6. Meanwhile, cook angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking liquid before draining.
  7. Add halved tomatoes to the mushroom mixture and stir to combine.
  8. Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  9. Add the drained pasta, reserved pasta liquid, 1 tablespoon of butter, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, and chopped basil to the skillet.
  10. Toss gently to combine and coat the pasta evenly.
  11. Serve immediately, topped with remaining Parmesan cheese and extra basil (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

74g

Carbs

16g