Pasta with chestnuts and Parma ham is a classic Italian dish that is particularly popular during the cold season. The combination of the sweet taste of chestnuts, the salty Parma ham and a creamy sauce made from cream is simply irresistible. This pasta dish is quick and easy to prepare and is suitable for both a cozy dinner and a festive occasion.
First bring a large pan of generously salted water to the boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente.
400 g fettuccine
Meanwhile, peel and finely dice the onion. Cut the peeled and cooked chestnuts into small pieces.
1 onion, 200 g chestnuts
Heat the olive oil in a large pan and sauté the diced onion briefly. Add the chestnuts and cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
Then deglaze with the liquid cream, season with salt and pepper, stir thoroughly and bring to the boil once. Add a ladle of pasta water and stir again. Then reduce the heat.
250 ml liquid cream
Drain the al dente fettuccine in a sieve and then add directly to the sauce. Mix everything together thoroughly and leave to stand briefly in the pan.
Divide the pasta between deep plates and top each with 2 slices of Parma ham.
8 slices Parma ham
Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan and serve hot.Buon appetito!