Sautéed Early Peas with Prosciutto (Florentine Style)

Sweet young peas sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and prosciutto. Simple and elegant.

Sautéed Early Peas with Prosciutto (Florentine Style)

Sweet young peas sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and prosciutto. Simple and elegant.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Side Dish

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh peas (unshelled) OR 10oz frozen tiny peas
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons prosciutto (diced)
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Salt & Pepper

Method

 

Instructions

1. Shell fresh peas.
2. Sauté garlic in oil until nut-brown. Remove garlic.
3. Add prosciutto, cook briefly.
4. Add peas, parsley, pepper.
5. Add 1/4 cup water (for fresh) or cover (for frozen).
6. Cook until tender (5 mins frozen, 15-30 mins fresh).
7. Boil away excess liquid. Salt and serve.

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