recipes
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prosciutto and pea pasta
- 400g spaghetti
- 3 egg yolks
- ½ cup (125ml) pouring (single) cream
- 1 cup (80g) parmesan, finely grated
- 2 cups (240g) frozen peas, blanched
- 6 slices prosciutto, roughly torn
- sea salt and cracked black pepper
- shaved parmesan, to serve
Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 10–12 minutes or until al dente. Drain well and return to the pan. Add the egg yolks, cream and parmesan and toss for 2 minutes or until the pasta is coated and sauce is thickened. Add the peas, prosciutto, salt and pepper and toss well. To serve, top with the shaved parmesan. Serves 4.

