Fresh Fig and Prosciutto Pasta Sauce

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A yummy recipe to impress in a hurry. If you plan to eat it all yourself cut down on the figs or you'll pay later. Spoon sauce over warm plates of linguine or the like and top each the prosciutto and figs. The brie and pear alternative is great for the fall.

Submitted by hungryinottawa
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup milk

  • 6 thin slices prosciutto, cut into thin strips

  • 6 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

  • ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a saucepan over low heat; gradually stir flour into melted butter until smooth and bubbly, 2 to 4 minutes. Add salt; stir to combine. Remove from heat; gradually stir in milk until smooth.

  2. Return white sauce to stovetop; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer over low heat.

  3. Cook and stir prosciutto and figs in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm, about 5 minutes. Stir lemon zest and lemon pepper seasoning into the white sauce. Serve figs and prosciutto atop sauce.

Cook's Note:

Brie and Pear Alternative: Use 3 Bosc pears, cored and thinly sliced instead of figs. Omit lemon zest and lemon pepper.
nAs a final touch, top pasta with slices of brie cheese and fresh ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

191 Calories
11g Fat
21g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 191
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 592mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 102mg 8%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 274mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.