Everyday Food . Recipes . Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas



	ingredients
	Coarse salt and ground pepper 12 ounces fettuccine 1 tablespoon butter 1 shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup) 2/3 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)

	Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas
	Serves 4 \| Prep Time: 20 minutes \| Total Time: 20 minutes
	In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot. Meanwhile, make sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat; add shallot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cream, peas, and prosciutto; bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Simmer until peas are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Add enough reserved pasta water to thin sauce as desired. Pour sauce over pasta; add Parmesan, and season generously with salt and pepper. Serve immediately; top with additional Parmesan, if desired.