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Green Peas & Italian Prosciutto Pesto Pasta
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Green Peas & Italian Prosciutto Pesto Pasta

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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.
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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.
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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

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
Plum Tomato
8
Small Plum Tomatoes
Red Chili Pepper
1/2
Red Chili Pepper, diced
White Onion
1/2
White Onion
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic
Fresh Basil Leaf
1 handful
Fresh Basil Leaf
Spaghetti
5.5 oz
Spaghetti
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Olive Oil
as needed
Olive Oil
Mozzarella Cheese
to taste
Mozzarella Cheese, grated
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

Cooking Instructions

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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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Lunch
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Quick & Easy
Pasta
Italian
Vegetables
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