Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 large yellow peppers, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 12 cup chicken broth
  • kosher salt, coarse to taste
  • red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 34 lb whole wheat penne
  • 10 ounces frozen baby peas
  • 14 lb prosciutto, thinly sliced and chopped
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
  • 34 cup romano cheese, grated, divided

Method

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil.
  • Meanwhile, place a large skillet over medium heat.
  • When hot, add oil and garlic; cook until garlic turns golden, about 1 minute.
  • Add peppers, broth, salt and pepper flakes.
  • Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook penne according to package directions.
  • When penne is cooked, add frozen peas and stir.
  • Drain penne and peas.
  • Add penne, peas, prosciutto and basil to pepper mixture in skillet.
  • Gently toss to mix; season with salt and red pepper to taste.
  • Top each portion with grated Romano cheese and serve.