Paglia E Fieno (Straw and Hay) My Way

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.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 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
• 3⁄4 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.