Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/2 box Farfalle or Bowtie pasta1 10 oz. pkg. frozen peas or fresh3 oz. very thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp. fresh basil2 tbsp. fresh parsley1 tbsp. lemon juice ( or more to taste)1/3 c. grated parmesan cheesesalt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Bring pasta water to a boil, add salt. Add pasta and stir.

2. Chop prosciutto, slice garlic, and chop basil and parsley. Set herbs aside.

3. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto and saute prosciutto for about 3 minutes, or until slightly crispy.

4. Add garlic slices, cook about 1 minute, or until garlic is golden brown. Do not overcook. Remove from heat.

5. Just before pasta is done, add peas to pasta water to cook for about 30 seconds.

6. Drain pasta and peas, and put them in a large bowl. Stir in prosciutto, cheese, lemon juice, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Serve warm.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 279.9
  • Total Fat: 10.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 20.9 mg
  • Sodium: 768.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 14.6 g

Member Reviews
  • GONEWLIFE
    This was very good however the prosciutto made it very salty...maybe it was the prosciutto that I used.. I did not add any salt and I was glad that I had not ! - 11/26/10
  • JAMESCO1
    I made this recipe with Corabella Tortelloni four cheese dry shelve stable No Preservatives it was awsome and Corabella at WalMart or Market Basket was very inexpensive Great Value!!! - 3/15/10
  • PDEHART
    I used fresh snap peas and lots of garlic - Yummmmmm - 2/23/10