Fettuccine with Ham and Cream

• prosciutto or 1/2 cup unsmoked ham↗1⁄2 cup
• butter↗1⁄4 cup
• shallots↗2

  finely chopped

• salt & pepper
• heavy cream↗2⁄3 cup
• fettuccine↗12 ounces
• parmesan cheese↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut ham into small chunks.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a medium frying pan.

3. 3

   Add shallots& ham and cook until golden.

4. 4

   Season with salt& pepper, to taste.

5. 5

   Stir in the cream and keep warm over low heat while the pasta is cooking.

6. 6

   Boil the pasta in a large pan of boiling water.

7. 7

   Cook"al dente".

8. 8

   Drain pasta& mix with sauce.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.