Paglia E Fieno (Straw And Hay) My Way
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 8 ounces prosciutto, chopped
- 2/3 cup baby peas (not canned)
- 1 cup light cream (heavy cream can be used)
- 2 gratings fresh nutmeg
- salt and pepper
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 1 lb spaghetti, half spinach, half plain or 1 lb wheat
- Cook pasta as per directions while making sauce. Saute onion in the butter until transparent. Add proscuitto and cook for 5 minutes. Add peas and cook for one minute (peas should be preheated). Add the cream and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the cream to thicken a bit. Then add the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook pasta to al dente. Drain pasta and place in a warm bowl. Add sauce and cheese and mix well. Serve immediately. Spaghetti or any other pasta can be substituted.
butter, onion, baby peas, light cream, nutmeg, salt, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/paglia-e-fieno-straw-and-hay-my-way-369381 (may not work)