CREAMY PROSCIUTTO PASTA WITH WHIPPED FETA RECIPE

-3 oz prosciutto -2 oz cream cheese  -5 oz feta cheese  -4 oz thin spaghetti -1 cup frozen peas -4 tbsp unsalted butter (or 3 tbsp olive oil) -1/4 cup red onion (minced) -2–3 cloves garlic  -1/4 cup reserved pasta water -zest of 1 lemon -juice of 1/2 a lemon -1 tbsp each fresh parsley and basil for topping  -salt and black pepper 

Preheat oven to 400F. Place prosciutto slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment in a crumpled nest shape. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Once cooled, break the prosciutto into small pieces using your hands.

In a bowl, combine feta and softened cream cheese. Use an electric mixer to beat until very creamy. This will take about 3-4 minutes.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water. In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Then add onion and garlic and cook until soft. Add pasta, peas, and reserved pasta water to the pan. Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over the pasta and combine. Turn off the heat and add lemon zest.

Separate the pasta onto two plates. Top each with prosciutto crumbles and a dollop of whipped feta. Top with fresh herbs and enjoy!

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