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Piselli e prosciutto recipe.

Piselli e Prosciutto

Mari Avalos
This piselli e prosciutto is a simple and cozy Italian classic made with sweet peas, savory ham, and sautéed onions. Perfect as a side dish, tossed with pasta, or topped with a fried egg for a quick, satisfying meal.
4 servings
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 20 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 ½ cups ham (diced)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add the ham and continue cooking until the onion becomes soft and translucent, and the ham starts to get a little crispy.
  • Stir in the peas and season with a bit of salt and pepper. Cook for another minute.
  • Pour in about half a cup of water, then lower the heat to medium-low and cover the pan. Let it cook for 3–4 minutes. Add a little more water if it starts to dry out.
  • Once the peas are tender but still holding their shape, check the seasoning and adjust if needed. The pan should have just a small amount of liquid left—don’t let it get soupy.
  • Serve right away, or transfer to a container and refrigerate for later.

Tips & Notes

  • You use fresh or frozen peas.
  • This dish keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days stored in an airtight container.
  • If you use fresh peas, you can also frozen the cooked dish for 2-3 months.
  • To reheat, use a pan and a splash of water or stock.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 17gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 441mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 832IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg