Pasta

Pasta with Peas Favas and Prosciutto

This Pasta with Peas Favas and Prosciutto is a light and fun pasta that the whole family will love.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook20 min
  • Total35 min
  • Makes6 servings
  • Calories322
Pasta with Peas Favas and Prosciutto

Method

  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to the package. Drain in collander and reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid.

  2. 2

    Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add olive olive oil and butter, swirling until butter melts. Add shallot, cooking for 5 minutes or until tender and translucent, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Stir in peas and beans. Increase the heat to medium-high and add wine cooking for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Stir in chicken broth and pepper, cook 5 minutes or until peas and beans are tender.

  5. 5

    Remove from the heat and stir in prosciutto.

  6. 6

    Stir in the pasta, reserved cooking liquid, and salt.

  7. 7

    Gently stir in ricotta and garnish with Parmesan.

  8. 8

    Serve with baguette bread.

Notes

You can eliminate the prosciutto in this pasta dish if you would like. I have had it without and it still tastes great.

Per serving

  • Carbs50 g
  • Protein12 g
  • Fat8 g
  • Fiber4 g

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