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Pasta with Peas Prosciutto and Basil Cream Sauce Recipe

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Pasta with Peas Prosciutto and Basil Cream Sauce Recipe

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients for glaze:

Nutrition Facts for Pasta with Peas, Prosciutto and Basil Cream Sauce

6 oz. of your favorite pasta (suggestion: bowtie, penne, mostaccioli)

1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) peas

1 12-ounce can of nonfat evaporated milk

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

1 clove garlic, smashed and minced

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

2 ounces prosciuitto, chopped

Optional garnishes (these items not included in Nutrition Facts label):

1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese

Fresh ground black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, then set aside in a serving bowl.

While the pasta is cooking, add about 1/2 cup of water and bring to boil in a medium saucepan. Cook peas for 10 minutes then drain and discard remaining water in saucepan. Return peas to saucepan.

In a small bowl whisk together the milk and flour then pour over the peas. Add the basil and garlic then stir to combine. Raise heat to medium and stir until thickened.

Add the Parmesan cheese and prosciutto and continue stirring until cheese is melted and mixture is combined then pour over the pasta. Toss pasta until well-coated with the sauce then serve with optional garnishes.

TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (200 g) Servings Per Recipe: 4
	Amount per serving
Calories	331
Calories from fat	37
Total Fat	4 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Cholesterol	19 mg
Sodium	609 mg
Total Carbohydrates	51 g
Dietary Fiber	3 g
Sugars	0 g
Protein	22 g
Vitamin A	15%
Vitamin C	25%
Calcium	40%
Iron	15%

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