"Straw and Hay (Paglia e Fieno) - A simple, classic Italian dish of pasta, peas and prosciutto in a light Parmesan cream sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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12 ounces egg noodles or pasta such as fettuccine, linguini or spaghetti
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3 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 ounces salt pork, diced very small (see here)
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½ pound prosciutto diced into small pieces (stack slices and slice the long way into strips, then slice the opposite way into pieces)
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1 cup light cream, heated in microwave but not to a boil
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1 cup frozen peas, thawed
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided