Mashed Peas And Pesto With Prosciutto

• The Mash
• 3 1/2 c. Green peas, boiled until tender and strained
• 1/4 c. Pesto (Your favorite or the recipe below)
• 1/4 c. Heavy whipping cream
• 3 T. Butter
• 3 oz. Prosciutto (optional)
• Kosher salt & pepper
• The Pesto
• 2 c. Basil
• 3 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 c. Finely grated Parmesan
• 1/2 c. Olive oil
• Kosher salt & pepper to taste

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet, line the Prosciutto evenly spaced across the pan. Bake in the over for about 15-20 minutes or until the Prosciutto is crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside.
2. In a large sauce pan on medium heat, add the green peas, pesto, whipping cream, and butter. Stir together until the butter has melted.
3. Using an immersion blender (or transferring to a food processor), puree the mixture until smooth. Season with a few pinches of salt and pepper to taste.
4. To serve, take the Prosciutto and crumble it on top of the mash.
5. Take all the ingredients, throw them in the food processor, pulse until smooth and pesto-like, then just add salt and pepper to taste.

green peas, pesto, heavy whipping cream, butter, kosher salt, basil, garlic, parmesan, olive oil, kosher salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/4048-mashed-peas-and-pesto-with-prosciutto (may not work)