*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Pasta Prima Peas

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6      ounces        fettuccini -- uncooked
   1      tablespoon    butter -- or margarine
   1      small         sweet onion -- finely chopped
   3      ounces        portobello mushrooms -- cut in 1/2" cubes
     1/2  cup           dry white wine
     1/2  cup           chicken broth or heavy cream
   1 1/2  cups          fresh or frozen green peas
   2      ounces        country ham -- diced 1/4"
                        salt
                        pepper

Cook fettuccine accdg.  to pkg.  directions.
  Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy 10" nonstick skillet over med.  heat. 
 Add onion and mushroom and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent
 and mushroom exudes its juices. 
 Add wine and rapidly cook down until syrupy and reduced by half. 
 Add broth OR cream, peas, and ham.  Bring again to a simmer, turn heat to low,
 cover and cook 5-10mins., or until peas are barely tender. 
 Add salt and pepper.  Pour sauce over hot, drained fettuccine, toss well, and serve.



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