Pasta With Peas And Prosciutto Recipe

Name: Pasta With Peas And Prosciutto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen peas or fresh; 14 ounces orecchiette pasta; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 red onion large, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped; 1 red chili long, seeded and finely chopped; 1 lemon zested; 2 ounces prosciutto thinly sliced, cut into strips; 2 cups arugula; shaved Parmesan to serve

Servings: persons

1
Tip the peas into a pot of boiling, salted water. Bring back to a boil and cook for 3 mins. Remove the peas with a slotted spoon and refresh under cold water. Drain and set aside.
2
Add the pasta to the same pot of boiling water and cook according to the packet directions. Drain, reserving a 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid.
3
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 mins, stirring, until soft. Add the garlic and chili and cook for another minute, then stir in the peas.
4
Fold the onion mixture into the pasta, adding the lemon zest, prosciutto and arugula. Stir in a little reserved cooking liquid to moisten the pasta, if necessary. Season to taste and serve topped with parmesan.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups frozen peas or fresh, 14 ounces orecchiette pasta, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 red onion large, peeled and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Peas And Prosciutto falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pasta With Peas And Prosciutto

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Variations & substitutions

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