15 Minute Pasta

A quick, delicious pasta dish featuring crispy Parma ham, chestnut mushrooms, and a creamy crème fraîche sauce with parmesan.

Comfort Food Quick Italian Main Course Pasta

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

509.1

kcal / serving

3054.4 kcal total

Carbs

44.7g

per serving

268.4 g total

Fat

26.4g

per serving

158.2 g total

Protein

23.3g

per serving

139.6 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

200

Crème Fraîche

full-fat

100

Parmesan

grated

GrainsCereals

350

Penne Pasta

null

Meat

160

Parma Ham

snipped into small pieces

NutsSeeds

tbsp

Parsley

chopped

to taste

Salt

null

to taste

Pepper

null

Vegetables

250

Chestnut Mushrooms

small brown, halved or quartered

Method

Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling salted water according to instructions.

Drain the pasta and set it aside.

Fry the Parma ham in a hot frying pan until it becomes crisp.

Set aside half of the crispy ham on a plate.

Add mushrooms to the pan and fry for two minutes.

Stir in the crème fraîche and bring the mixture to a boil.

Add the pasta, Parmesan, and parsley to the pan.

Toss ingredients over heat and season with salt and pepper.

Serve immediately with a green salad and crunchy bread.