Fettuccini Alfredo with prosciutto and peas

Made this a couple nights ago and thought it was easy, good and made with items usually on hand (I did a little substituting). Thanks Emeril.

Ingredients

* 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
* 2 shallots, minced (I used onions)
* 1 teaspoon minced garlic
* 1 cup heavy cream
* Salt and freshly ground pepper
* 1/4 pound prosciutto, julienned (I used bacon and cooked it at the beginning with the onions and garlic)
* 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
* 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for garnish (used grated parmesan)
* 1 pound fresh fettuccini (used dried fettuccini)

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute for a couple minutes or until tender. Add cream and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add prosciutto and peas and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle cheese over top and stir to melt and combine. Cook until heated through.

In a large pot of boiling salted water, add fettuccini and cook until al dente (just a couple minutes for fresh pasta.) Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Add the reserved pasta water and drained fettucini to skillet. Toss to combine pasta with sauce and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve, garnished with extra cheese

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