Lemon Linguini with Peas & Prosciutto

I cooked.  And I took pictures.  I guess that means I'm back.

Back from where? From ten different states, 14 different beds (plus one tent), more than 40 days away from home.  From hosting seven guests from Brazil, from translating EVERYTHING, all day long... I'm back from writing math curriculum on the East Coast, being a bridesmaid in Denver, and traveling up and down the West Coast.  From attending four different weddings and shooting one -- my very first.

Yup, I'm back. My husband even said so last night when he came home to a house that smelled of good ol' homecooking... "Ahh, Babe, you're back."

LEMON LINGUINI WITH PEAS & PROSCIUTTO

Adapted from EVERYDAY FOOD, June 2006

SERVES 4  •  PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES  •  TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES

ingredients

·        12 ounces linguini (I used Trader Joe’s garlic-herb linguini for extra flavor)

·        2 tablespoons butter

·        2 shallots, finely chopped

·        1/2 cups of whole milk

·        ½ tablespoon flour

·        1 small package of frozen peas, thawed

·        8 sliced prosciutto, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

·        1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

·        1 tablespoon zested lemon peel

·        ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

directions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
2. Meanwhile, make sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat; add shallot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add milk, flour, peas, and prosciutto; bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Simmer until peas are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Pour sauce over pasta; add Parmesan, and season generously with salt and pepper. Add enough reserved pasta water to thin sauce as desired. Serve immediately; top with additional Parmesan, if desired.

 COST: $10.45     COST PER SERVING (4): $2.61

Nutritional Information
calories 338.1   •    total fat 16.2g    •    fiber 2.8g    •    sugars 4.3g   •    protein 17.5g