Best 8 Angel Hair Pasta With Peas Prosciutto And Lemon Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors: Angel Hair Pasta with Peas, Prosciutto, and Lemon**

Embark on a culinary journey with this delectable angel hair pasta dish, where the delicate flavors of sweet peas, savory prosciutto, and zesty lemon harmonize perfectly. This vibrant and colorful pasta is a symphony of textures, with the tender pasta, crisp prosciutto, and soft peas creating a delightful contrast. The tangy lemon dressing adds a refreshing brightness, while the sprinkling of Parmesan cheese provides a nutty richness that ties all the elements together. This recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a light yet satisfying meal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this angel hair pasta dish is sure to impress with its elegant simplicity and burst of flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS



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Make and share this Angel Hair Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 lb packet angel hair pasta, cooked al dente
9 tablespoons butter
1 cup fresh peas
4 ounces prosciutto, diced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (plus more for the table)
lots of freshly-grated black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in skillet and saute procuitto and peas in it for 5 minutes.
  • Turn cooked pasta into skillet and toss with the prosciutto and peas.
  • Add cheese and serve, passing more cheese at the table and grating lots of pepper overtop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.9, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 79.7, Sodium 381.2, Carbohydrate 69.3, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 18.1

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PESTO



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

Leaves from 2 bunch fresh basil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, untoasted
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a blender and blend to a puree. Add the cheese, salt and pepper, and blend again.
  • Cook the pasta in the boiling, salted water until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the pesto and toss. Taste for salt and pepper, and add a drizzle of oil, if you like.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PEAS, PROSCIUTTO, AND LEMON



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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Vegetable     Spring     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound angel hair pasta
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 cup shelled fresh peas or frozen petite peas
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup dry white wine
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • Simmer cream and lemon peel in heavy large skillet over medium heat until slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Stir in peas, prosciutto, wine, and lemon juice. Simmer 2 minutes. Add pasta and cheese and toss to coat, adding enough pasta cooking liquid to moisten. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

FIERY ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound angel hair pasta
1/2 cup Chili Oil, recipe follows
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons lemon zest
Coarse sea salt
Dried crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel, optional
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 cups olive oil
4 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • Stir the oil, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and toss with enough reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and red pepper flakes, to taste. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over pasta for extra flavor and texture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.
  • Combine the oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a heavy small saucepan. Cook over low heat until a thermometer inserted into the oil registers 180 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Transfer the oil and pepper flakes to a 4-ounce bottle. Seal the lid. Refrigerate up to 1 month.
  • Yield: 2 cups
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours

ANGEL-HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, quick, pastas, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces angel-hair pasta
2 cups no-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pound fresh peas, shelled (about 1 cup)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup finely grated well-aged Cheddar cheese
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut in small pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, mix a little buttermilk with cornstarch to make a paste. Pour remaining buttermilk into a saucepan, and stir paste into it. Add peas and nutmeg, and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and peas are cooked, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese; add prosciutto. Season with salt and pepper, and pour over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 420, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 757 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS



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Prosciutto -- air-dried Italian ham -- combined with peas and Parmesan cheese is a classic pasta topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 ounces fettuccine
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
8 slices prosciutto (about 4 ounces total), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, about 1 cup
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, make sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat; add shallot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cream, peas, and prosciutto; bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Simmer until peas are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon zest and juice. Pour sauce over pasta; add Parmesan, and season generously with salt and pepper. Add enough reserved pasta water to thin sauce as desired. Serve immediately; top with additional Parmesan, if desired.

LEMON ANGEL HAIR



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I serve this time-saving treatment for angel hair pasta gets loads of flavor from lemon and Parmesan cheese. A hint of garlic and flecks of fresh parsley add interest, too. This simple side dish is so versatile, it also could accompany chicken, fish, seafood or pork.-Meg Mongell, Plainfield, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the parsley, lemon zest and garlic in oil until garlic is tender. , Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS



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Make and share this Angel Hair Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium shallot, minced
1 cup cream
1 cup white wine
1 cup fresh green peas (, or frozen)
4 ounces sliced prosciutto, , cut into thin strips
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions,drain,reserving a small amount of cooking water.
  • Return pasta to pot,tossing with olive oil,salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in large,non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shallot and cook until tender,about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in cream and white wine.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Add peas and cook until tender,2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in prosciutto and parmesan,cook for 1 minute.
  • Add pasta and toss to coat well.
  • Top with additional parmesan if desired.
  • Serve with Chardonnay.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh peas, prosciutto, and lemon zest are all essential for this dish.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Angel hair pasta cooks very quickly, so be careful not to let it get mushy.
  • Add the prosciutto and peas to the pasta towards the end of cooking so that they don't overcook.
  • Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. You may also want to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or basil.

Conclusion:

This angel hair pasta with peas, prosciutto, and lemon is a light and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham or prosciutto. With its bright flavors and simple ingredients, this pasta dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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