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Peas and Pasta Carbonara
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is a super simple recipe you can make during the week that's tasty too.
Ingredients:
16 ounces fettuccine
2 cups frozen peas
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
4 ounces prosciutto or 4 ounces deli ham, thinly cut into thin strips
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
fresh coarse ground black pepper
Directions:
1. In a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding the peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
4. Add milk and cream cheese and cook and stir until blended.
5. Remove from heat and stir in prosciutto and Parmesan cheese.
6. Drain fettuccine and peas and toss with sauce.
7. Sprinkle with pepper.
By RecipeOfHealth.com