Recipe For Pasta With Prosciutto And Peas

Pasta With Prosciutto And Peas

Ingredients

.....4 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
.....1/3 cup basil leaves
.....1/3 cup parsley leaves
.....2 tablespoons sage leaves
.....1 large garlic clove, peeled
.....3 medium shallots, peeled
.....2 tablespoons olive oil
.....2 tablespoons butter
.....6 ounces prosciutto, cut into 1/4 inch dice
.....3/4 cup heavy cream
.....1/2 teaspoon salt
.....1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
.....1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
.....12 ounces pastina or other small pasta
.....1 package frozen peas

Preparation

Grate Parmesan cheese and reserve. Chop the basil, parsley, and sage and put aside. Mince garlic and shallots and cook in the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the prosciutto and cook for 3 minutes. Add the herbs, cream, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water until done, about 4 minutes, adding the peas in the last 30 seconds. Drain and return to the pan. Stir in the prosciutto mixture and Parmesan.

Yield: 8 servings