Creamy Penne With Prosciutto, Pimiento And Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb penne rigate
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped pimiento
2 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups finely grated parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring cream, 1-1/2 cups cheese, pepper and salt just to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain. Return pasta to pot, stir in prosciutto, peas, pimiento and cream sauce, mixing well and making sure pasta is well-coated. Transfer to a 2-quart shallow baking dish and bake 15 minutes.
Stir pasta well to redistribute sauce, then sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese (about 2 T.). Turn on broiler and broiler about 2-4 minutes, until top is lightly browned.