Farfalle with Prosciutto Peas and Tomatoes
This easy pasta is a great  centerpiece for a light spring or summer meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh peas, shelled or 2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed
• 4 ounces prosciutto, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into 1/4 -inch dice
• 4  large ripe plum tomatoes—peeled, seeded and cut into  1/4  -inch dice
• 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
• 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper  
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 pound farfalle
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
• Salt and freshly ground white pepper

Directions
1) In a small saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the fresh peas just until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain.

2) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, combine the prosciutto, peas, pea shoots, tomatoes and
6 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Combine the butter, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and thyme and beat until blended.

3) Cook the farfalle in the boiling water until al dente, about 15 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add the pasta to
the prosciutto and peas and dot with the garlic butter. Toss well, adding enough of the reserved pasta cooking water to melt the cheese.
Sprinkle the chives on top and season with salt and white pepper. Serve at once. Pass extra cheese separately.

Serves 4 to 6.