Monday, December 29, 2008

Peas and Prosciutto










This is a recipe from the Food Network show, "Everyday Italian," with Giada De Laurentis. I make it fairly often as my kids love green peas and so do I.
Prosciutto is an Italian ham that you get at the deli counter. I use Boar's Head brand.




Peas and Prosciutto

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis


Show: Everyday Italian
Episode: Family Favorites

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Yield: 6 servings



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

Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper, and sauté until tender, about 1 minute. Add the peas and sauté 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.

1 comment:

Robin said...

needed to add that I also use Mrs. Dash in this as well....shake it on while cooking the peas to taste.