Prosciutto Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1/2 pound prosciutto, sliced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) can peas, drained
• salt to taste
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
• lightly grease a skillet with cooking spray. cook the prosciutto in the skillet over medium heat until just brown, 3 to 5 minutes. remove from heat, drain excess fat and set prosciutto aside on paper towels.
• meanwhile, heat the cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat. slowly stir in 1 1/2 cup parmesan cheese in small amounts. when all the cheese has been melted, stir in the peas and prosciutto. allow to heat for 2 minutes more. pour over drained pasta and toss lightly. season with salt to taste and sprinkle with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.