Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas

4 Servings
Pasta Italian
Saute Quick Company Main Dish Pasta Italian

Coarse salt and und pepper
12 ounces fettuccine or other pastsa
1 tablespoon ter
1 llot (1/4 cup) finely chopped
2/3 cup heavy am
1 package Frozen s (10 ounces) thawed
8 slices sciutto (about 4 ounces total), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon finely grated on zest
1 tablespoon fresh on juice
1 tablespoon fresh on juice
1/2 cup finely grated mesan cheese plus more for serving (optional)

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 juice and zest. Pour sauce over pasta; add Parmesan, and season generously with salt and pepper. Add enough reserved pasta water to thin sauce as desired. Serve immediately; top with additional Parmesan, if desired.


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