Fettucini With Prosciutto and Peas |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups freshly shelled peas (or one 10-ounce package frozen peas) |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
1/4 cup finely shredded prosciutto |
1 lb fettuccine pasta |
8 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces |
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese |
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Drop the peas into boiling water. If fresh, they should cook in one to two minutes. If frozen, they should cook in about 10 seconds. Drain and run briefly under cold water. Drain again and return to a saucepan. Add the cream and prosciutto and set aside.
2. Cook the pasta to the desired degree of doneness. Drain quickly.
3. Put the butter in a hot serving dish for tossing the pasta. Add the hot pasta.
4. Heat the cream briefly. Add the peas and prosciutto in the cream to the pasta. Add the cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Toss well and serve hot.
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