Penne With Peas And Prosciutto

• 1 lb penne pasta
• 2 cups fresh peas
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 lb prosciutto, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

1. Cook the penne according to the package directions add the peas during the last 3 or 4 minutes; drain and set aside.
2. in large skillet melt the butter and saute the prosciutto until crisp,. Add the cream, chives, and parmesan cheese, along with the tomato and the basil, stirring well to blend.
3. Add the penne and the peas and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Serve with more parmesan cheese.

penne pasta, fresh peas, butter, light cream, fresh chives, parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, basil, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/penne-with-peas-and-prosciutto-58115 (may not work)