Recipe: Spring Pasta with Prosciutto & Peas

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We all love this Fast, Fresh and Easy! Spring Pasta with Prosciutto & Peas recipe. Great for warm weather healthy lunches, dinners and entertaining.

Spring Pasta with Prosciutto, Peas and Cheese on MarlaMeridith.com
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins
 8 ounces of linguine or fettuccine, cook according to package directions
 a few splashes garlic olive oil
 1 cup plus a handful of fresh arugula
 2 ounces prosciutto, roughly chopped
 3 ounces baby peas
 splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice
 fine sea salt, to taste
 cracked black pepper, to taste
 shaved cheese such as Pecorino Romano or Parmesan
1

Prepare pasta and set aside.

2

In a large sauté pan add some garlic olive oil, heat over medium heat. Add the 1 cup arugula and heat until just wilted about 1 minute. Add peas and prosciutto. Heat until just warmed through.

3

Remove pan from heat and toss pasta with the mixture. Add more oil if needed. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Serve with shaved Pecorino or Parmesan cheese. Top with fresh arugula.

Ingredients

 8 ounces of linguine or fettuccine, cook according to package directions
 a few splashes garlic olive oil
 1 cup plus a handful of fresh arugula
 2 ounces prosciutto, roughly chopped
 3 ounces baby peas
 splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice
 fine sea salt, to taste
 cracked black pepper, to taste
 shaved cheese such as Pecorino Romano or Parmesan

Directions

1

Prepare pasta and set aside.

2

In a large sauté pan add some garlic olive oil, heat over medium heat. Add the 1 cup arugula and heat until just wilted about 1 minute. Add peas and prosciutto. Heat until just warmed through.

3

Remove pan from heat and toss pasta with the mixture. Add more oil if needed. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Serve with shaved Pecorino or Parmesan cheese. Top with fresh arugula.

Notes

Recipe: Spring Pasta with Prosciutto & Peas

~ Marla Meridith

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