Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas

By taniaf

Ingredients

• salt and pepper
• 12 oz fettuccine
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (can use half and half)
• 10 oz frozen peas, thawed
• 8 slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Preparation

Step 1

in large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain pasta and return to pot.
Make sauce: In large skillet, melt the butter, add shallot and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add cream, peas and prosciutto, simmer over medium heat 3-4 minutes.
Pour the sauce over the pasta, add Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Add pasta water to thin the sauce as desired. Top with more Parmesan to serve.