Paglia E Fieno (Straw and Hay) My Way

DeSouter's Note:

Using spinach and plain (or wheat) linguine gives this dish it's name. It is essentially a carbonaro sauce. It is delicious, quick and simple to make.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion , finely chopped
• 8 ounces prosciutto , chopped
• 2⁄3; cup baby peas (not canned)
• 1 cup light cream (heavy cream can be used)
• 2 gratings fresh nutmeg
• salt and pepper
• ¾ cup parmesan cheese , grated
• 1 lb linguine or 1 lb spaghetti, half spinach, half plain or 1 lb wheat

Directions:

1. Cook pasta as per directions while making sauce. Saute onion in the butter until transparent. Add proscuitto and cook for 5 minutes. Add peas and cook for one minute (peas should be preheated). Add the cream and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the cream to thicken a bit. Then add the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook pasta to al dente. Drain pasta and place in a warm bowl. Add sauce and cheese and mix well. Serve immediately. Spaghetti or any other pasta can be substituted.