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Linguine with Prosciutto and Pea Shoots

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive
  • 4 slices prosciutto
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine such as Fresh Wines Riesling Gewürztraminer
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1/2 fresh peas
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 100 grams fresh pea shoots
  • 350 grams fresh linguine
  • 70 grams goat cheese crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Set a large pot of salted water on to boil.
  • Cut prosciutto into bite size pieces. In a large non-stick pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the prosciutto and sautee it until it is crispy.
  • Start cooking the pasta. If using fresh linguine (usually found near the deli section of the grocery store) it will only take 3-4 minutes to cook.
  • Add the minced garlic and stir it around for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour in the white wine and reduce the heat.
  • Add the fresh peas, fresh Parmesan and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
  • When the pasta is cooked, take out 1/2 cup of pasta water and reserve it. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the peas and prosciutto.
  • Add the pea shoots and toss it all together. Have a taste to see if any more salt is needed and add according to your tastes. It may need a little pasta water to loosen it up if the pasta is sticking to itself. Don't add too much or it will be watery.
  • Put the pasta on a large serving platter and top with goat cheese. Serve with more fresh Parmesan if desired.