Fettuccine With Prosciutto, Peas And Peppers

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 ounces prosciutto or 4 ounces cooked ham, cut in juilienne strips
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 cup frozen tiny peas
• 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, cut in julienne strips
• 1 cup heavy cream
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 12 ounces fettuccine
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 in large skillet over medium heat, saute prosciutto in butter 1 minute.
• 2 add peas and red pepper strips; saute 1 minute longer.
• 3 stir in cream and pepper; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
• 4 meanwhile in a large pot, in rapidly boiling water, cook fettuccine as directed; drain well.
• 5 place in large serving bowl.
• 6 add sauce and parmesan; toss to coat.
• 7 serve immediately.