Peas With Prosciutto And Onions

  • 15m Prep Time
  • 15m Cook Time
  • 30m Ready In

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  • Cuisine : Italian
  • Course : Side Dish

A simple spring side dish of sweet peas and pearl onions sautéed with prosciutto in olive oil. The salty ham complements the fresh peas, making a quick and flavorful accompaniment.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 2 pounds English or garden pea pods (about 2 cups shelled, or one 10-ounce package frozen peas)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 24 pearl onions, peeled, (or use thawed frozen pearl onions)
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 4 ounces prosciutto or ham, finely diced
  • (1 to 2 teaspoons water, if using fresh peas)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Let's Prepare

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  • 2 pounds English or garden pea pods (about 2 cups shelled, or one 10-ounce package frozen peas)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 24 pearl onions, peeled, (or use thawed frozen pearl onions)
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 4 ounces prosciutto or ham, finely diced
  • (1 to 2 teaspoons water, if using fresh peas)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Shell or have ready: 2 pounds English or garden pea pods (about 2 cups shelled, or one 10-ounce package frozen peas)

  2. Step 2.

    Heat in a large skillet over medium heat: 3 tablespoons olive oil

  3. Step 3.

    Add and brown lightly, shaking the skillet occasionally: 24 pearl onions, peeled, (or use thawed frozen pearl onions)

  4. Step 4.

    Add: 3 tablespoons water

  5. Step 5.

    Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shelled or frozen peas along with: 4 ounces prosciutto or ham, finely diced; (1 to 2 teaspoons water, if using fresh peas); Salt and black pepper to taste

  6. Step 6.

    Cover and cook until the peas are tender, 5 to 8 minutes for fresh peas, 3 to 5 minutes for frozen.

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