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Green Peas & Italian Prosciutto Pesto Pasta
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13 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 30MINS

Green Peas & Italian Prosciutto Pesto Pasta

This super easy Green Peas & Italian Prosciutto Pesto Pasta that's light, delicious, healthy and super easy to make. This recipe is a take on the traditional Italian peas & ham, but boosted with extra yummy flavours to make it even more flavoursome and suitable to eat it with pasta.
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Mi Terruño Food
Hi, my name is Morella. I'm a foodie, cook, food photographer, and proud Italo - Venezuelan! My recipes are traditional creole cuisine of Venezuela, occasionally fused with traditional flavors of southern Italy.
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This super easy Green Peas & Italian Prosciutto Pesto Pasta that's light, delicious, healthy and super easy to make. This recipe is a take on the traditional Italian peas & ham, but boosted with extra yummy flavours to make it even more flavoursome and suitable to eat it with pasta.
30MINS
Total Time
$2.87
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Green Peas
1 2/3 cups
Green Peas, frozen
Prosciutto
3 slices
Prosciutto
Red Chili Pepper
1/2
Red Chili Pepper, diced
Garlic
2 cloves
Spaghetti
5.5 oz
Spaghetti
Salt
to taste
Olive Oil
as needed
Mozzarella Cheese
to taste
Parmigiano-Reggiano
to taste
Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
573
Fat
5.4 g
Protein
28.7 g
Carbs
100.9 g
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Mi Terruño Food
Hi, my name is Morella. I'm a foodie, cook, food photographer, and proud Italo - Venezuelan! My recipes are traditional creole cuisine of Venezuela, occasionally fused with traditional flavors of southern Italy.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCifZtpcvsUMy7gcL2zo83Rg
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step 1
The first thing is to finely chop the White Onion (1/2), Garlic (2 cloves), Plum Tomatoes (8), and Fresh Basil Leaf (1 handful). Set aside.
step 1 The first thing is to finely chop the White Onion (1/2), Garlic (2 cloves), Plum Tomatoes (8), and Fresh Basil Leaf (1 handful). Set aside.
step 2
Cut in thin slices the Prosciutto (3 slices) and set aside. I also like to remove the fat but this is not essential I just think it makes it slightly healthier.
step 2 Cut in thin slices the Prosciutto (3 slices) and set aside. I also like to remove the fat but this is not essential I just think it makes it slightly healthier.
step 3
Once all the chopping is done stir fry the prosciutto in a hot pan with Olive Oil (as needed) until is crispy and put on kitchen to absorb the extra oil.
step 3 Once all the chopping is done stir fry the prosciutto in a hot pan with Olive Oil (as needed) until is crispy and put on kitchen to absorb the extra oil.
step 4
In the same pan, add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until the onion is starting to soften.
step 4 In the same pan, add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until the onion is starting to soften.
step 5
Then add the Green Peas (1 2/3 cups), leaving 3 tbsp aside for later and a splash of water, leave to cook at a medium temperature. Then add the Red Chili Pepper (1/2) and chopped basil mix and continue to cook.
step 5 Then add the Green Peas (1 2/3 cups), leaving 3 tbsp aside for later and a splash of water, leave to cook at a medium temperature. Then add the Red Chili Pepper (1/2) and chopped basil mix and continue to cook.
step 6
Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) to your taste and continue to cook at a low temperature. In the meantime, cook the Spaghetti (5.5 oz) following the package instructions.
step 6 Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) to your taste and continue to cook at a low temperature. In the meantime, cook the Spaghetti (5.5 oz) following the package instructions.
step 7
Reserve some of the pasta water in a cup and add half of it to the peas, mix and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
step 7 Reserve some of the pasta water in a cup and add half of it to the peas, mix and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
step 8
Using a handheld blender, blend the peas to a rough texture leaving some whole and add the remaining of the pasta water. Add the chopped tomato and continue to cook.
step 8 Using a handheld blender, blend the peas to a rough texture leaving some whole and add the remaining of the pasta water. Add the chopped tomato and continue to cook.
step 9
Once the pasta is cooked add it to the peas and mix. If the sauce is too thick add more pasta water. Mix and add the remaining 3 tbsp of peas, Mozzarella Cheese (to taste) and Parmigiano-Reggiano (to taste).
step 9 Once the pasta is cooked add it to the peas and mix. If the sauce is too thick add more pasta water. Mix and add the remaining 3 tbsp of peas, Mozzarella Cheese (to taste) and Parmigiano-Reggiano (to taste).
step 10
Serve and enjoy!
step 10 Serve and enjoy!
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Comfort Food
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Quick & Easy
Pasta
Italian
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