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Sautéed Early Peas with Prosciutto (Florentine Style)

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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

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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