Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups frozen sweet peas, thawed before cooking
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound farfalle
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips
- Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the onion and sauté until softened.
- Add the cream and heat through.
- Stir in the peas and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Lower the heat and keep warm.
- In the meantime, make the pasta.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package directions, until al dente.
- Drain and toss with the sauce.
- Transfer to a platter, garnish with prosciutto.
- Serve with grated cheese, salt and pepper and a good sprinkle of walnuts (if you’re so inclined).