Smoked Salmon and Prosciutto Pasta Sauce

• thin slices prosciutto6
• olive oil, good quality for this recipe↗1 tablespoon
• red onion, chopped as thin as you can↗1
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• peas (frozen or fresh)↗1 cup
• cream (I have been known to use more, up to 3/4 cup)↗1⁄2 cup
• lemon juice↗1 tablespoon
• lemon zest, grated↗1 teaspoon
• salmon, roughly chopped (not too small)↗250 g
• small mint leaf, chopped↗1⁄4 cup
• parmesan cheese↗1⁄4 cup
• fresh ground pepper, to serve↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place the Prosciutto on an baking tray and grill both sides for 3 minutes, until crispy. Break into shards using your hands - set aside.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the oil, fry the onion until wilted. Add the garlic and fry until fragrant (about 30-60 seconds).

3. 3

   Add the peas cream and lemon (juice and rind). Stir until it JUST comes to the boil and remove from the heat.

4. 4

   Add in the salmon, mint and parmesan cheese.

5. 5

   Top with the prosciutto.

6. 6

   Toss through your pasta and serve.

7. 7

   I grind fresh pepper as I am tossing the pasta through.