Pasta Romana

Name: Pasta Romana
Ingredients: 8 oz. pkg. linguini, uncooked; 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter; 1 c. chopped ham or Prosciutto; 3 c. sliced mushrooms (prefer straw mushrooms); 1 1/2 c. light cream (low-fat); 2 c. frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 c. Romano cheese

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

8 oz. pkg. linguini, uncooked
2 Tbsp. margarine or butter
1 c. chopped ham or Prosciutto
3 c. sliced mushrooms (prefer straw mushrooms)
1 1/2 c. light cream (low-fat)
2 c. frozen peas, thawed
1/2 c. Romano cheese

Directions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions (al dente); drain. In large skillet, melt butter; cook ham and mushrooms until tender.
2

Add light cream (low-fat).
3

Heat to boiling.
4

Cook until liquid is reduced to half, about 6 minutes.
5

Add peas.
6

Heat thoroughly.
7

Toss with hot, cooked pasta and Romano cheese.
8

Makes 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.