Creamy Penne With Prosciutto, Pimiento And Peas

• 1 lb penne rigate
• 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup chopped pimiento
• 2 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups finely grated parmesan cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring cream, 1-1/2 cups cheese, pepper and salt just to a boil, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain. Return pasta to pot, stir in prosciutto, peas, pimiento and cream sauce, mixing well and making sure pasta is well-coated. Transfer to a 2-quart shallow baking dish and bake 15 minutes.
5. Stir pasta well to redistribute sauce, then sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese (about 2 T.). Turn on broiler and broiler about 2-4 minutes, until top is lightly browned.

penne rigate, frozen peas, pimiento, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, black pepper, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamy-penne-with-prosciutto-pimiento-and-peas-212029 (may not work)