Farfalle with Prosciutto, Peas, and Tomatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh peas, shelled, or 1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed
- 4 ounces prosciutto di Parma, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into 1/4 -inch dice
- 1 1/2 cups loosely packed pea shoots or 1-inch pieces of arugula
- 4 large ripe plum tomatoespeeled, seeded and cut into 1/4 -inch dice
- 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 pound farfalle
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
- In a small saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the fresh peas just until tender, about 7 minutes.
- Drain.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, combine the prosciutto, peas, pea shoots, tomatoes and 6 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
- Combine the butter, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and thyme and beat until blended.
- Cook the farfalle in the boiling water until al dente, about 15 minutes.
- Drain well, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
- Add the pasta to the prosciutto and peas and dot with the garlic butter.
- Toss well, adding enough of the reserved pasta cooking water to melt the cheese.
- Sprinkle the chives on top and season with salt and white pepper.
- Serve at once.
- Pass extra cheese separately.
fresh peas, parma, shoots, parmesan cheese, unsalted butter, garlic, lemon juice, freshly ground pepper, thyme, farfalle, fresh chives, salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/farfalle-with-prosciutto-peas-and-tomatoes (may not work)