Fettuccine alla Papalina
Creamy fettuccine with prosciutto, egg, cream, butter, onion, and pecorino. Serves 4.
Fettuccine alla Papalina is a pasta associated with papal cooking and the Roman culinary setting. This version includes cream; versions without it are also documented.
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Method
- 01
Cook the pasta
Cook the fettuccine according to the package time. Drain when al dente, reserving a little cooking water.
Ready to continue when: The pasta is al dente and holds its shape.
- 02
Soften the onion
Melt the butter in a large pan over low heat. Add the onion and cook gently, stirring, until soft but not browned.
Ready to continue when: The onion is soft and pale, with no browned spots.
- 03
Add the prosciutto
Add the prosciutto to the pan and cook gently for 1–2 minutes, stirring, without browning it.
Ready to continue when: The prosciutto is warm and pliable, but not browned.
2 min - 04
Make the creamy mixture
In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs with the cream and grated pecorino until combined.
Ready to continue when: The mixture is combined and the cheese is distributed throughout.
- 05
Toss and serve
Add the drained fettuccine to the pan with the butter, onion, and prosciutto, and toss until hot. Take the pan off the heat. Immediately add the egg, cream, and pecorino mixture, stirring quickly until the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta. Add a little reserved cooking water if needed. Serve at once.
Ready to continue when: The sauce is creamy and coats the fettuccine, with no curdled egg pieces.
Ingredients
Sources and review
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State: Published after documentary validation; no “Tested” label is shown.