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Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
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Peel and thinly slice the shallots.
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Add the butter to a large frying pan or shallow casserole dish and melt over a low heat. Add the shallots and a pinch of salt and stir.
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After 2-3 minutes, when the shallots begin to soften, add in the garlic until it becomes fragrant.
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Pour over the prosecco, give it a stir and allow to simmer gently over a low heat for 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, put the pasta on to cook according to the packet instructions. Before draining, make sure to reserve a cup of the cooking water.
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After the prosecco and shallots have been simmering for 5 minutes, stir in the lemon juice then stir in the cream bit by bit, mixing well each time. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the pasta is done. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
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When the pasta is ready, add to the sauce and use tongs to throughly toss. Add some of the cooking water, a little splash at a time, until you get your desired consistency.
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Divide the pasta between 2 bowls and garnish with the remaining chopped chives before serving. You can also serve with an optional lemon wedge and some grated parmesan cheese.