Baked Pasta with Creamy Peas, Chicken and Prosciutto
Baked Pasta with Creamy Peas, Chicken and Prosciutto. Classic comfort food full of kid-approved flavors and ingredients, making it perfect for a family meal.
Course
Main Course
Category
Italian
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time50minutes
Total Time1hour
Servings6
AutorElle
Ingredients
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
2organic boneless skinless chicken breasts halves ,cut into bite-size pieces
6slicesprosciutto di Parma,cut into bite-sized pieces
2shallots,finely chopped
1garlic clove,minced
2tablespoonsbutter
1tablespoonflour
2cupscooking cream(15 % fat)
pinchnutmeg
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3cupgrated parmesan cheese(35 g)
500gGemelli pasta,or pasta of your choice
1cupfrozen baby peas,thawed
1/3cupgrated parmesan cheese(35 g)
Method
Preheat oven to 425°F / 220° C. Lightly grease a 23 x 33 cm (9 x 13 inch) baking dish or lasagne pan.
Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with a little salt and pepper. Cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes or until pieces are lightly golden on all sides, add the prosciutto and cook another minute; transfer to a plate.
Add a 1/2 teaspoon more oil to the skillet, along with the shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the shallot is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add butter; when it has melted, whisk in the flour. Add cream and whisk until smooth. Continue to cook until sauce thickens slightly.
Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg and 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese. Reduce heat to minimum and stir occasionally.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook for 6 minutes (2 minutes less than the range given on the package; pasta should be a bit firmer than al dente). Drain pasta and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Add peas to pasta pot and top with the pasta.
Add the chicken, prosciutto and sauce and stir until well combined.
Transfer to prepared pan, top with 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake pasta for 30 minutes, remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!