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I'll share my recipe, if you'll share yours, May 21, 2011

13 years ago

Pasta Ribbons with Peas, Prosciutto, Cream and Spring Pesto

RachaelRay.com

4 Servings

Ingredients:

PESTO:

Salt and pepper

1 lb. curly-edged, long-cut pasta, such as riccia, or long, wide pasta

About 3 tbsp. pine nuts or sliced almonds

1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves (a few handfuls)

About 1/2 cup fresh tarragon leaves

About 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (a heavy handful)

2 cloves garlic, pasted or finely grated

About 1 tsp. lemon zest

A handful grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more for serving

About 1/4 cup EVOO

CREAM SAUCE:

2 tbsp. butter

1 large shallot, finely chopped

1/4 lb. thick-cut prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

1 box (10 oz.) frozen organic sweet peas

1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock

1 cup heavy cream

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it and add the pasta. Cook to al dente; drain, reserving � cup of the pasta cooking water. While the pasta is working, lightly toast the pine nuts for the pesto.

2. Combine the pesto ingredients, including the toasted nuts, in a food processor and pulse into a paste.

3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the shallot and stir for a couple of minutes. Add the prosciutto and stir for a minute more, then add the peas and stir to heat through. Stir in the wine (or stock) and cook to reduce, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cream and season the sauce with salt and pepper. Lower the heat; let bubble and thicken for a few minutes.

4. Toss the pasta with the cream sauce and the pesto, using a splash of the reserved cooking water to loosen if desired. Pass extra cheese at the table.

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