Prosciutto Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounce bow tie pasta 
• 10 ounce peas drained canned
• 2 cups heavy cream 
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
• 0.5 pound pancetta sliced
• 4 servings salt to taste

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels
• sauce pan
• pot

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
3. Lightly grease a skillet with cooking spray. Cook the prosciutto in the skillet over medium heat until just brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat, drain excess fat and set prosciutto aside on paper towels.
5. Meanwhile, heat the cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Slowly stir in 1 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in small amounts. When all the cheese has been melted, stir in the peas and prosciutto. Allow to heat for 2 minutes more.
6. Pour over drained pasta and toss lightly. Season with salt to taste and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.