Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAugustino's Italian Eatery and Prime SteaksFarfalle Cardinale Pasta Recipe

Farfalle Cardinale Pasta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Prosciutto, mushrooms, garlic, parmesan & a black pepper, sage, marsala cream sauce

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Cook Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook Farfalle

    Add 12 oz of farfalle pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté Prosciutto

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 oz of diced prosciutto and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until it starts to crisp.

  2. 5

    Add Mushrooms and Garlic

    Add 8 oz of sliced mushrooms and 2 teaspoons of minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 6

    Incorporate Marsala Wine

    Pour in 1 cup of Marsala wine and bring to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.

  4. 7

    Add Cream and Seasoning

    Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh sage. Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.

  5. 8

    Mix in Parmesan

    Gradually add in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.

Combine Pasta and Sauce

  1. 9

    Combine

    Add the drained farfalle pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of black pepper if desired.

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