Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas Recipe

Name: Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper; 12 ounces fettuccine; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup); 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed; 8 slices prosciutto (about 4 ounces total), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 cup); 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
12 ounces fettuccine
1 tablespoon butter
1 large shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
8 slices prosciutto (about 4 ounces total), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (optional)

1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente according to the package instructions.
2
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water; drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
3
Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat; add the shallot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the cream, peas, and prosciutto; bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
5
Simmer until the peas are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
6
Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
7
Pour the sauce over the pasta; add the Parmesan, and season generously with salt and pepper.
8
Add enough of the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce as desired.
9
Serve immediately; top with additional Parmesan, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper, 12 ounces fettuccine, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 large shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup), and more.

Yes, Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas

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