Italian Meat - Pork, Ham and Sausage Recipes - Ham and Green Peas (Proscuitto e Piselli Verdi) Recipe

Ingredients

• 450 g/1lb fresh shelled green peas

• 5 ml/1 tsp salt   

• 50 g/1/4 cup unsalted (sweet) butter

• 1 onion, sliced

• 8 thick slices prosciutto, cut in strips

• 15 ml/1 tbsp chopped fresh basil

• Freshly ground black pepper

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Method:

1. Put the peas into a large saucepan with the salt and add enough water to just cover.

2. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and cook for 8 minutes until tender.

3. Melt the butter in a trying pan (skillet) and cook the onion for 5 minutes.

4. Add the prosciutto and basil and season with the pepper. Stir well and cook for 10 minutes.

5. Drain the peas and stir into the ham mixture. Transfer to a heated serving dish.