This is a recipe of “P’s”…giggle…
Penne Pasta with Peas and Proscuitto
1 tbspolive oil
1 onion, diced
4-6 thin slices proscuitto (about 1 oz), chopped
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp dried thyme
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tsp salt
hot red pepper flakes to taste
3 cups fresh shelled peas, or thawed frozen peas
15-oz can white beans, drained
14.5-oz box penne pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, optional
In a large saucepan, sauté the onions and prosciutto in the olive oil over medium heat, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for one minute more. Add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, and red pepper, and turn the heat up to high. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the peas, beans, and pasta; stir in, reduce heat to medium, and cover the pot.
Cook for 7 minutes covered, turn off heat, and let sit for another 5 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Stir in the cheese, and ladle into serving bowls.
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