Pasta With Peas, Prosciutto and Lettuce Recipe

Name: Pasta With Peas, Prosciutto and Lettuce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Bring a large pot of water to boil and salt it.
2
Meanwhile, put one tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
3
When hot, add prosciutto and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes; set aside.
4
When water boils, add pasta and cook until just tender; drain pasta, reserving some cooking liquid.
5
Meanwhile, melt butter with remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6
Add shallot and sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook until shallot begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
7
Add peas, lettuce and stock or wine to skillet and cook until peas turn bright green and lettuce is wilted, about 5 minutes.
8
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.
9
Toss with Parmesan cheese, garnish with prosciutto, adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

855

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 to 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips, 1 pound pasta, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Peas, Prosciutto and Lettuce 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.

Pasta With Peas, Prosciutto and Lettuce

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