emerald coast olive oil

Prosciutto and Peas Orechiette

1 lb. orechiette pasta

1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons Butter Olive Oil

1/3 lb. proscuitto

2 tablespoons finely minced onion

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

1 1/2 cup frozen peas

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Cook the orechietti according to package directions.  While the pasta is cooking, saute the prosciutto in 1/4 cup oil 1-2 minutes until starting to crisp.  Add the onion and pepper and saute 1 minute.  Toss the prosciutto with the pasta, add in the cheese, peas and a drizzle of the olive oil.  Serve.

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If you don't have Butter Olive Oil, use 1/4 cup unflavored olive oil and stir in 2 tablespo