Pasta with Prosciutto, Snap Peas, Mint and Cream
"This is a play on a classic: peas, prosciutto, cream and pasta. I make a pasta with jalapenos, cream and prosciutto, and so I built this sauce the same way but used peas instead of jalapenos. Fresh mint added at the end, along with the peas, gives the dish a light, springy flavor that pairs well with the cream, prosciutto and cheese. - lechef..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1/4 pound prosciutto shank, finely diced
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4 shallots, minced
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1 pint cream
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1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
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1/2 pound fresh snap peas, whole, chopped
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1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
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salt and fresh ground pepper
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3/4 pound (3/4 box) pasta, farfalle or orechiette
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