Angel Hair Pasta with Peas, Prosciutto, and Lemon Recipe

Angel Hair Pasta with Peas, Prosciutto, and Lemon Recipe

  • 1/2 pound angel hair pasta
  • 1/3 cup whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 cup shelled fresh peas or frozen petite peas
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 ounce)
  1. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  2. Simmer cream and lemon peel in heavy large skillet over medium heat until slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Stir in peas, prosciutto, wine, and lemon juice. Simmer 2 minutes. Add pasta and cheese and toss to coat, adding enough pasta cooking liquid to moisten. Season to taste with salt and pepper.