Creamy Proscuitto Pasta Sauce

 
Serves: 4-6
Ready In: 55 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
 

ingredients

butter
chives, chopped
garlic
medium mushrooms, sliced
whipping cream
grated parmesan
lemon zest
nutmeg
instant coffee
brown sugar
proscuitto ham

 

instructions

  1. Fry butter, chives, garlic and mushrooms until mushrooms are tender
  2. Add remaining ingredients
  3. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 minutes, or until it starts to thicken
  4. Cover and set aside 10 minutes
  5. Serve over pasta, or try it on spaghetti-squash for a no-carb option (pictured).

from the kitchen of

From the kitchen of

Inspired by Chianti's "Fettucine Chianti" sauce, my sister and I dreamed up this creamy treat one cool summer evening several years ago. It's still one of my favorites, with a great salty/creamy flavor.