Fettuccine Alfredo With Ham And Peas

• 12 ounces dried fettuccine
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen baby peas
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 cups chopped smoked ham or cooked ham
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• Garnishes: chopped fresh chives, lemon zest

1. Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water according to package directions. Stir in peas during last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain, reserving about 1/3 cup pasta cooking water; keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in cream; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add ham, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, stirring until well blended and heated through.
3. Stir together fettuccine and peas, cream mixture, and reserved pasta cooking liquid. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; garnish, if desired.

fettuccine, peas, butter, shallots, whipping cream, ham, salt, ground black pepper, parmesan cheese, fresh chives

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fettuccine-alfredo-ham-peas (may not work)