Fettuccine With Ham and Cream

This is the perfect, quick, family-pleaser recipe that I just know you will like.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  ounces prosciutto, crudo or 4  ounces  other unsmoked ham (raw or cooked)
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2  shallots, very finely chopper
• 2⁄3 cup heavy cream
• 12  ounces fettuccine
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
•  salt and pepper
•  fresh parsley (to garnish)

Directions

1. Cut the fat from the ham and chop both lean and fat parts seperately into small squares Melt the butter in a medium frying pan and add the shallots and the squares of ham fat.
2. cook until golden.
3. Add the lean ham, and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Season with black pepper.
5. Stir in the cream.
6. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
7. Drain and pour onto a warm serving dish.
8. Toss with the sauce.
9. Stir in the cheese and serve immediately, garnish with a sprig of parsley.