Fettuccine With Ham and Cream

• 4 ounces prosciutto, crudo or 4 ounces other unsmoked ham (raw or cooked)
• 14 cup butter
• 2 shallots, very finely chopper
• 23 cup heavy cream
• 12 ounces fettuccine
• 12 cup parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper
• fresh parsley (to garnish)

1. Cut the fat from the ham and chop both lean and fat parts seperately into small squares Melt the butter in a medium frying pan and add the shallots and the squares of ham fat.
2. cook until golden.
3. Add the lean ham, and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Season with black pepper.
5. Stir in the cream.
6. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
7. Drain and pour onto a warm serving dish.
8. Toss with the sauce.
9. Stir in the cheese and serve immediately, garnish with a sprig of parsley.

crudo, butter, shallots, heavy cream, fettuccine, parmesan cheese, salt, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fettuccine-with-ham-and-cream-90565 (may not work)