Farfalle with Sweet Green Peas and Prosciutto Cotto

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   Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.

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   Stir in a small fistful of salt and the farfalle and boil until the pasta is tender.

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   While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter with a tablespoon or two of water in a large frying pan over low heat.

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   Add the scallions and saute them for a minute or two, until they soften.

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   Add the peas, ham, and salt and pepper to taste, and a small ladleful of hot pasta water, and cook until the peas are tender.

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   Add a splash more hot pasta water as youre cooking if the vegetables are sticking to the pan.

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   Taste for salt and pepper.

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   Keep warm, and when the pasta is almost done, transfer to a pasta bowl.

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   Reserve a cupful of the pasta water and drain the pasta quickly in a colander.

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    Turn the pasta into the serving bowl on top of the peas and scallion condimento.

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    Toss, adding a splash of hot pasta water if necessary.

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    Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, and serve hot with more Parmesan at the table.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.