Creamy Ham & Pea Pasta [Pasta Panna, Piselli e Prosciutto] Recipe - Denis Elas

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 30 g breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 300 g Penne Rigate pasta (or any short pasta)
• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (finely diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 60 ml dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
• 200 g ham (diced)
• 200 g frozen peas
• 250 g cream cheese (at room temperature)
• 50 g Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (freshly grated)
• 120 ml pasta water (reserved from boiling)
• 1 tsp. salt (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional, for a subtle kick)