Serves: 4
I’ve always wanted to try lavender in my cooking and adding it to this pasta dish with montasio cheese is a good pairing. Using whole wheat pasta helps make this a mind smart dish.
Ingredients
375 g whole pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
½ cup chopped shallots
1 tbsp minced garlic
½ cup chopped ham
1 ½ cup cream
½ tsp lavender flower
2 cup shredded Friulano (Montasio) cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook pasta al dente, following package directions
Heat oil in large skillet and add shallots, garlic and ham
Sauté on high until shallots are cooked
Add cream and lavender and stir for a minute
Add cheese and lower heat to simmer and stir until cheese has melted
Add pasta and red pepper flakes and combine everything well
Taste for salt and pepper
Plate and top with chopped parsley and grated cheese
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