Pasta with Prosciutto cotto, asparagus, green peas and lemon | Fantino & Mondello

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 package (175 g) Fantino and Mondello Diced Prosciutto cotto
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 pinch chili pepper flakes (or more, to taste
• 1 cup asparagus, cut into ¾-inch wedges
• 4 cups cut pasta of your choice (cavatelli, farfalle or gemelli)
• 1 cup green peas, frozen
• 1 cup cooking water
• Zest from 1 lemon
• ½ cup ricotta cheese
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste (optional)
• Freshly ground salt and pepper