Pasta with Prosciutto, Snap Peas, Mint and Cream

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 pound prosciutto shank, finely diced
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
• 1 pint cream
• salt and fresh ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 shallots, minced
• 3/4 pounds (3/4 box) pasta, farfalle or orechiette
• 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/2 pound fresh snap peas, whole, chopped