Pasta With Peas, Prosciutto And Parmesan - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 Tbsp. butter
1 or 2 small onions
1/4 lb. Prosciutto, cut into strips
3/4 c. grated cheese
salt and pepper
1 1/2 c. heavy cream
1 Tbsp. basil
3 c. shelled peas
1 lb. fettucine

Preparation

Melt butter in medium saucepan.
Add onions and saute over low heat 5 minutes.
Stir in cream, basil and Prosciutto.
Cook until thickened to a good coating consistency 15 minutes.
Add peas; cook 3 to 4 minutes or just until peas turn bright green.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
Pour over hot drained pasta and toss gently.