Fresh Fig and Prosciutto Pasta Sauce



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
20 mins

Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsbutter
  • 2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • ½teaspoonsalt
  • 1cupmilk
  • 6thin slices prosciutto, cut into thin strips
  • 6fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
  • 1tablespoonlemon zest
  • ¼teaspoonlemon pepper seasoning, or to taste

  • Directions

    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.

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

    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

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