Best 20 Prosciutto And Peas Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Prosciutto and Peas recipes, a harmonious blend of salty prosciutto, sweet peas, and aromatic herbs. Discover a symphony of flavors in each dish, from the classic Italian pasta to the refreshing salad and the hearty soup. Embark on a taste adventure that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving more.

**1. Prosciutto and Peas Pasta:**
Unveil the timeless flavors of Italy with our Prosciutto and Peas Pasta. This beloved dish combines tender prosciutto, vibrant peas, and a creamy sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. Experience a burst of flavors in every bite, where the salty prosciutto complements the sweetness of the peas, and the rich sauce brings it all together.

**2. Prosciutto and Peas Salad:**
Embrace the freshness of our Prosciutto and Peas Salad. This vibrant dish features succulent prosciutto, crisp peas, and a medley of colorful vegetables, tossed in a zesty dressing. The combination of textures and flavors is a delight for the senses, making this salad a perfect choice for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish.

**3. Prosciutto and Peas Soup:**
Savor the warmth and comfort of our Prosciutto and Peas Soup. This hearty soup is brimming with tender prosciutto, plump peas, and a velvety broth infused with aromatic herbs. Let the flavors mingle and delight your taste buds as you indulge in this soul-satisfying soup, perfect for a chilly day or a cozy dinner.

Explore these Prosciutto and Peas recipes and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more. Each dish promises a unique flavor experience, showcasing the versatility and deliciousness of this classic combination.

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FETTUCCINE PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO, PEAS, AND A CREAM SAUCE



Fettuccine Pasta with Prosciutto, Peas, and a Cream Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup diced onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 ounces prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup frozen sweet peas
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Set a large pot of water with a pasta insert over high heat and bring to a boil. Place the pasta in the water and return to a boil, being sure to stir the pasta until the water boils again.
  • While the pasta cooks, set a large 12-inch saute pan over medium high heat, and add the olive oil and the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onions to the pan and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Place the prosciutto in the pan and saute for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with wine and cook until it is nearly evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, peas, salt and pepper to the pan and let the cream reduce by half, 4 to 5 minutes. If the pasta is not yet cooked, turn the fire off the sauce while the pasta continues to cook.
  • Strain the pasta from the water once it is cooked, and place in a large heat resistant bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with the cheese and the parsley. Use tongs are two large forks to stir the sauce into the pasta and serve while hot.

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.

PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS



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This elevated pasta with prosciutto and peas will make your guests think you spent all day in the kitchen. It's the perfect holiday dish without a lot of work. —Amy White, Manchester, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound uncooked campanelle pasta
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
12 green onions, sliced
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 head Boston lettuce, cut into 3/4-inch slices
2 cups fresh or frozen peas
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham, cut into 1/2-inch strips
Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add green onions and shallot; cook and stir until tender. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated., Add broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in lettuce and peas. Cook and stir until lettuce is wilted. Drain pasta; add to pan. Stir in cheese and prosciutto; drizzle with remaining oil. If desired, top with additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

TORTELLINI AI FORMAGGI WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS



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Simple and delicate, Tortellini ai Formaggi with Prosciutto and Peas is a delicious and easy dish to prepare for a romantic evening meal.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces cheese tortellini
1/4 cup water, reserved from cooking pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 lb prosciutto, sliced into thin strips
1 cup heavy cream
1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
3/4 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions.
  • Melt butter in skillet and cook garlic for 1 minute.
  • Add Prosciutto and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  • Add nutmeg and simmer until cream is thickened and reduced by half.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and peas.
  • Stir in reserved cooking liquid and tortellini and toss to coat.
  • Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Serve and enjoy!

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces cheese tortellini
1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 pound proscuitto, sliced into thin strips
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan
3/4 cup peas
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Melt butter in skillet and cook garlic for 1 minute. Add Prosciutto and cook for 2 minutes. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook until cream is reduced by half. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and peas. Stir in reserved cooking liquid and tortellini and toss to coat.

TORTELLINI WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
1 pound meat-filled tortellini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces prosciutto or pancetta, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and prosciutto and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Ladle in about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and simmer until reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cream and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • About 2 minutes before the tortellini are done, add the peas to the boiling water and cook until just tender. Drain the tortellini and peas and add to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. Stir in the parsley. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.

PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 18m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (1-pound) bag frozen peas, thawed
4 ounces (1/8-inch-thick slices) prosciutto, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper, and saute until tender, about 1 minute. Add the peas and saute until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the prosciutto and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the parsley and remove from the heat. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve.

CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND PROSCIUTTO



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Hot pasta is tossed with a creamy sauce, steamed vegetables, and soft, salty prosciutto ribbons.

Provided by champ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup frozen peas
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 (1 ounce) slice prosciutto, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Combine the asparagus, peas, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover the saucepan and cook until the vegetables are beginning to become tender, yet retain some crispness, about 5 minutes; drain any remaining liquid and set the vegetables aside.
  • Melt the butter in the saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir the flour into the butter until combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the milk, raise heat to medium and cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture thickens, another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the garlic powder and Parmesan cheese into the sauce; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and return the fettuccine to the pot. Stir the vegetables, the sauce, and the prosciutto into the fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 75.4 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 854.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH PROSCIUTTO, ASPARAGUS, MUSHROOMS, AND PEAS



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Asparagus     Pea     Spring     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces thin asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch strips
8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
1 cup whipping cream
16 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 pound fettuccine
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; set aside. Reserve water in pot.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add prosciutto and stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus, peas, and cream and simmer until cream is reduced by 1/3, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat. Mix in cherry tomatoes.
  • Bring reserved water in pot to boil. Add pasta and cook until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Add pasta to skillet with sauce and toss to coat over low heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese. Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with chives and serve.

FRESH PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS



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Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, quick, weekday, pastas, sauces and gravies, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup crème fraîche
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 cups shelled peas, or snow peas
Fresh egg noodles (see recipe)
4 slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch ribbons
1 tablespoon finely cut chives
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Put crème fraîche, cream and butter in a wide, deep skillet over medium heat. Turn off heat as soon as mixture is hot, and stir to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper and a little nutmeg.
  • Plunge peas in boiling water and let cook for 1 minute. Remove with a mesh spider or slotted spoon and add to cream mixture.
  • Drop noodles in boiling water and cook until they rise to the surface, about 1 minute. Taste a noodle to see if it is sufficiently cooked. It should be firm-tender, just past al dente.
  • Drain pasta and add to skillet. Sprinkle with prosciutto and chives, then toss gently to coat with sauce. Divide among warmed bowls and serve immediately. Pass grated Parmesan at table.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PEAS, PROSCIUTTO, AND LEMON



Angel Hair Pasta with Peas, Prosciutto, and Lemon image

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.

PASTA WITH PEAS, PROSCIUTTO AND LETTUCE



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Since I began eating more plants and less meat, I've experimented with using small amounts of meat in ways that exploit its flavor without making it central to the dish. In this recipe - pasta with spring vegetables - the meat is literally a garnish, but one with huge impact. That meat is prosciutto, and it's briefly cooked in a bit of oil, which accomplishes two things: It intensifies the ham's salty, meaty flavor, and it makes the prosciutto crisp, turning it into a nice textural foil for the tender pasta, peas and lettuce. You do need three pans to make this dish - a small skillet, a large skillet and a large pot for the pasta - but it's so fast that a little extra cleanup seems worth the trouble.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 pound pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, minced
Black pepper to taste
2 cups peas, fresh or frozen
1 head Bibb or Boston lettuce (about 6 ounces), cored, leaves cut into 3/4-inch slices
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock or dry white wine, more as needed
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil and salt it. Meanwhile, put one tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add prosciutto and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes; set aside.
  • When water boils, add pasta and cook until just tender; drain pasta, reserving some cooking liquid. Meanwhile, melt butter with remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook until shallot begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add peas, lettuce and stock or wine to skillet and cook until peas turn bright green and lettuce is wilted, about 5 minutes. Add pasta to pan and continue cooking and stirring until everything is just heated through, adding extra stock or some reserved cooking liquid if needed to moisten. Toss with Parmesan cheese, garnish with prosciutto, adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 795, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 101 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 925 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

AGLIO E OLIO WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO



Aglio e Olio with Peas and Prosciutto image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for serving, optional
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut across into 1/4-inch slices
6 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound fusilli lunghi or cavatappi pasta
2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat. Add the chopped prosciutto and cook, stirring constantly, until crispy and deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the prosciutto to a paper towel-lined plate. Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic to the oil and cook, stirring often, until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Add the peas, pepper flakes and 1/8 teaspoon salt and turn off the heat.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling salted water and cook for 2 minutes less than package directions, about 9 minutes.
  • Return the skillet with the garlic oil to medium heat. Using tongs, remove the pasta from the water and add directly to the skillet with the oil. Sprinkle the bare pasta with 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano. Add 1/2 cup pasta water and toss well to coat the pasta and form a creamy sauce. Add the remaining 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano and up to 1/2 cup more pasta water to maintain a creamy sauce. Serve sprinkled with the crispy prosciutto, more Parmigiano-Reggiano and another drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

RISOTTO WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO



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This is one of our favorite risottos. It equals anything that I've had in a restaurant. Don't skip the lemon zest, it gives this that special touch.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     White Rice

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups arborio rice, 12 ounces
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 ounces prosciutto, julienned
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a simmer in a saucepan and keep at a bare simmer, covered.
  • Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add wine and simmer, stirring, until absorbed.
  • Stir in 1 cup simmering broth and cook at a strong simmer, stirring constantly, until broth is absorbed.
  • Continue simmering risotto and adding broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and letting each addition become absorbed before adding next, until rice is just tender and creamy but still al dente, 18 to 20 minutes (there will be leftover broth).
  • Stir in peas, prosciutto, zest, 2/3 cup cheese, parsley, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • If necessary, thin risotto with some of remaining broth.
  • Serve immediately, with remaining 1/3 cup cheese.
  • Serves 4 as an entree or 6-8 as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.6, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 35, Sodium 905.3, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 15.2

PASTA WITH PEAS, ASPARAGUS, BUTTER LETTUCE, AND PROSCIUTTO



Pasta with Peas, Asparagus, Butter Lettuce, and Prosciutto image

Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Pasta     High Fiber     Mother's Day     Dinner     Asparagus     Pea     Spring     Prosciutto     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
1/2 pound spring onions or green onions (dark green parts discarded); white parts cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, pale green parts cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons minced shallot
Coarse kosher salt
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 2 pounds peas in pods)
1 pound campanelle (trumpet-shaped pasta) or medium (about 1-inch) shell-shaped pasta
1 head of butter lettuce or Boston lettuce (about 6 ounces), cored, leaves cut into 3/4-inch-wide slices
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for sprinkling
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips

Steps:

  • Melt butter with 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and shallot. Sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Sauté until tender (do not brown), about 8 minutes. Add wine; increase heat to medium-high and simmer until liquid is reduced to glaze, about 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to simmer; set aside.
  • Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 2 to 4 minutes, depending on thickness of asparagus. Using skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer to large bowl of ice water. Return water to boil. Add peas and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Using skimmer, transfer to bowl with asparagus. Drain vegetables.
  • Return water in pot to boil. Cook pasta until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, reheat onion mixture. Add lettuce and stir just until wilted, about 1 minute. Add drained asparagus and peas; stir until heated through.
  • Add pasta, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, and parsley to skillet with vegetables; toss, adding reserved pasta cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer pasta to large shallow bowl. Sprinkle prosciutto over; drizzle with olive oil. Serve, passing more cheese alongside.

PASTA WITH LEEKS, PEAS, AND PROSCIUTTO



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Spring into summer with this seasonal twist on a spaghetti supper. Just boil, toss, and top with shavings of cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 ounces spaghetti
4 tablespoons butter
2 medium leeks (6 to 8 ounces each), white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces, well rinsed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 ounces (about 1/4 cup) thinly sliced prosciutto cut into thin strips
2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) ricotta salata or Parmesan cheese shaved with a vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium. Add leeks; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add peas; cook, stirring, until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • To drained pasta, add leek mixture, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, and prosciutto; season with salt and pepper. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time, tossing, until a thin sauce coats pasta. (You may not need all the water.) Serve, sprinkled with ricotta salata.

PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Got this recipe off of Food Network...This is a really fancy and easy way to serve peas...And it has a wonderful flavor...

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 (1 lb) bag frozen peas, thawed
4 ounces of chopped prosciutto
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add the shallots, garlic, salt and pepper, and saute until tender, about 1 minute. Add the peas and saute until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the prosciutto and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the parsley and remove from the heat. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve.

CREAMY PENNE WITH PROSCIUTTO, PIMIENTO AND PEAS



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My mother, who was an avid cook, had a stroke 10 years ago and can no longer practice her favorite pasttime. However, she still collects recipes. I go over to her house and cook under her direction. She likes to tweak recipes she has read or seen on TV until she gets them to her liking, and then we write them down. This is one of them!

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb penne rigate
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped pimiento
2 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups finely grated parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring cream, 1-1/2 cups cheese, pepper and salt just to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain. Return pasta to pot, stir in prosciutto, peas, pimiento and cream sauce, mixing well and making sure pasta is well-coated. Transfer to a 2-quart shallow baking dish and bake 15 minutes.
  • Stir pasta well to redistribute sauce, then sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese (about 2 T.). Turn on broiler and broiler about 2-4 minutes, until top is lightly browned.

GNOCCHI WITH PROSCIUTTO, SPRING PEAS, AND CHANTERELLES



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups fresh peas (frozen can be substituted in a pinch)
Extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, smashed
Pinch crushed red pepper
1/4 pound prosciutto, sliced into 1/2-inch wide slices
2 cups chanterelle mushrooms, brushed or lightly rinsed and pulled apart
Kosher salt
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 recipe Chef Anne's Light as a Cloud Gnocchi (I recommend to make a full recipe and freeze half for another use), recipe follows
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons grated Parmigiano
1/2 bunch chopped chives
5 large Idaho potatoes
2 eggs
3/4 cup grated Parmigiano
3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring 2 pots, 1 large and 1 medium, with well-salted water to a boil over medium heat. Set up a bowl of well-salted ice water. Blanch the fresh peas in the medium pot of boiling water until they are cooked but still crunchy and then immediately plunge them into the salted ice water. Remove them from the ice water and reserve.
  • Coat a large saute pan over medium heat with olive oil. Add the smashed garlic cloves and crushed red pepper. Bring the pan to a medium high heat. When the garlic has become golden brown and is very aromatic, remove it and discard. Add the prosciutto and saute until it starts to get crispy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and season with salt. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, and TASTE to see if they are delicious (they should be!).
  • Add the peas and chicken stock. Season with salt, TASTE IT (it should be more delicious). Simmer until the stock has reduced by about half.
  • While the stock is reducing, add the gnocchi to the large pot of salted boiling water. Cook the gnocchi until they float and get very puffy. The gnocchi should be really puffy.
  • While the gnocchi is in the boiling water, add the butter to the pan with the mushroom mixture. Cook over low heat and swirl to incorporate. TASTE and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • When the gnocchi are cooked, carefully remove them from the cooking water and add them to the pan with the mushrooms. Toss or stir to combine. Cook the gnocchi with mushroom mixture until it clings to the gnocchi. Add the grated Parmigiano and the chopped chives. Transfer to serving bowls and serve immediately.
  • Call yourself a superstar!
  • Preheat the oven to 375 or 400 degrees F.
  • Bake the potatoes until they are fork tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Check them!
  • While the potatoes are still hot peel and pass them through a food mill or ricer. (I find that the food mill works just as well as a ricer and is much easier to handle) onto a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. When doing this pay careful attention to keep the potatoes as light and fluffy as possible. This will aid in keeping the gnocchi light. Refrigerate the potatoes on the sheet tray until cold. This is also a very important step. If the potatoes are warm while adding flour they will require more flour which will result in a much heavier finished product.
  • When the potatoes are absolutely cold, transfer to a clean work surface. Beat together the eggs and cheese and pour onto the potatoes. Season with salt. Cover generously with flour. It should look like snow on the mountains.
  • Crumble the potato flour mixture between your fingers. Begin to knead the dough until it is a dry homogeneous mixture. The dough should feel slightly moist, but not tacky. If too tacky, repeat the snow on the mountains stage.
  • Form the dough into a large log. Cut slices off the log and begin to roll into long ropes that are about 1-inch in thickness. Cut the ropes into 1/2-inch lengths. Cover generously with flour. Place the gnocchi in a single layer on a sheet tray dusted with flour. DO NOT PILE ON TOP OF EACH OTHER!!
  • Use or freeze the gnocchi immediately. If freezing, place tray directly into the freezer. Once frozen, the gnocchi can be stored in plastic bags, in the freezer, indefinitely. When cooking gnocchi they can go directly from the freezer into salted boiling water.
  • Note: It is a general practice to take gnocchi out of the water when they float. This is a big mistake. Gnocchi need to be cooked in boiling water until they float and get nice and puffy. Not cooking gnocchi long enough will also result in heavy gnocchi.
  • P.S. These are Chef Anne "Secrets" to great gnocchi, use them and you will be successful every time.

CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO, PEAS, GRAPES, AND DRIED CRANBERRIES



Creamy Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Prosciutto, Peas, Grapes, and Dried Cranberries image

Whenever I serve this, I am hounded for the recipe. It's a great summer dish because of the tartness and fruit. It is substantial enough to be served as an entree pasta salad, but great with your favorite picnic dishes.

Provided by KELLYCUISINE

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ pounds farfalle (bow tie) pasta
½ cup prosciutto, diced
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
⅓ cup 2% low-fat milk
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 pinch lemon pepper
1 pinch paprika
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (6 ounce) packages frozen peas, thawed
¾ cup dried cranberries
¾ cup seedless grapes, halved
½ cup green onions, chopped
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and diced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has nearly cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well, and rinse with cold water in a colander set in the sink. While the pasta is boiling, cook the prosciutto in a small skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, and set aside.
  • Make the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, garlic, lemon zest and juice, lemon pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes; season to taste with salt and pepper. Place the drained pasta into a large mixing bowl and pour 3/4 of the dressing overtop; reserve the remaining dressing. Add the peas, cranberries, grapes, green onion, water chestnuts, and Parmesan cheese; stir until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate at least an hour, or until ready to serve.
  • Toss the salad with the remaining dressing, oregano, and thyme to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.7 calories, Carbohydrate 57.4 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 277.3 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh prosciutto, sweet peas, and flavorful parmesan cheese to ensure the best taste.
  • Cook the peas properly: Overcooked peas lose their vibrant color and sweet flavor. Cook them briefly until they are tender yet still have a slight crunch.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the prosciutto and peas, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly and the peas from becoming mushy.
  • Season to taste: Taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed. A little salt, pepper, and lemon juice can go a long way in enhancing the flavors.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Before serving, garnish the dish with fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or chives for an extra touch of flavor and color.

Conclusion:

This simple yet flavorful prosciutto and peas dish is a versatile side or main course that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The combination of salty prosciutto, sweet peas, and creamy parmesan cheese creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will please everyone at the table. With its quick cooking time and minimal ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're short on time. Give it a try, and you'll be amazed at how delicious and satisfying this classic Italian dish can be.

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