Whole-wheat fettuccine with potatoes, prosciutto, and peas

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsSmall red potatoes
1poundsWhole-wheat fettuccine or other
; whole-wheat pasta
2Garlic cloves
cupFinely chopped onions
¼teaspoonDried hot red pepper flakes; or to taste
1teaspoonCrumbled dried rosemary
½cupOlive oil
½cupChicken broth
½cupDry white wine
A 10-ounce package frozen peas
¼poundsThinly sliced prosciutto; cut into thin
; strips
½cupFinely chopped fresh parsley leaves; preferably
; flat-leafed
Freshly grated Parmesan to taste

Directions

In a large kettle of boiling salted water cook the potatoes, cut crosswise into ¼-inch-thick slices or into ¼-inch dice, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are tender, and transfer them with a slotted spoon to a bowl, reserving the water for cooking the fettuccine. In a large heavy skillet cook the garlic, the onion, the red pepper flakes, and the rosemary in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is soft and add the broth, the wine, and the peas. Simmer the mixture for 3 minutes, or until the peas are tender, and stir in the prosciutto, the potatoes, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the reserved water in the kettle to a boil and in it cook the fettuccine until it is al dente. Drain the pasta and in a large bowl toss it with the potato mixture and the Parmesan.

Serves 6.

Gourmet January 1990

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