Pasta with Smashed Peas, Prosciutto, and Scallions (FM)

• Salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 ounces prosciutto, chopped
• 1 bunch scallions, white and green parts separated, all chopped
• Black pepper
• 3 cups fresh or thawed frozen peas
• 8 ounces any pasta, prefereably whole wheat
• 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, optional

Boiling pasta.  Apparently I never got around to taking a mise en place photo.

Cook prosciutto in oil over medium heat until crisp.

Add white parts of scallions (Yeah, I know they look green.).  Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook for a few more minutes.

Add peas and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add some of the pasta cooking water and roughly mash peas.  Toss together with pasta, scallions tops, and pecorino and this dish pretty much amounts to awesomeness.