Penne with Sweet Peas and Prosciutto
Penne with Sweet Peas and Prosciutto might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 21g of protein, 27g of fat, and a total of 592 calories. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of pepper, peas, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 25 minutes.
Instructions
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, about 12 minutes.
Drain thoroughly and return to pot. Toss pasta with oil to prevent sticking.
While pasta is cooking, heat 1 Tbsp. butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and cook, stirring, until it's translucent, 5 minutes.
Add prosciutto and cook for 2 minutes.
Add peas and cook for 3 minutes.
Toss mixture with pasta in pot, along with remaining 5 Tbsp. butter, Parmesan, salt, pepper and lemon peel.
Serve pasta with more cheese if desired.