Pisellini al Prosciutto (Spring Peas with Ham)

A classic Italian side dish featuring tender spring peas sautéed with savory prosciutto and golden onions in butter.

Quick Italian Side Dish Spring Peas Ham

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

226.4

kcal / serving

1358.4 kcal total

Carbs

10.7g

per serving

64.1 g total

Fat

14.8g

per serving

88.5 g total

Protein

12.7g

per serving

76.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

42.5

Butter

Or oil

Meat

200

Prosciutto Ham

Diced small, or pancetta

NutsSeeds

to taste

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

Freshly ground

Vegetables

500

Spring Peas

Petit pois, frozen

0.5

piece

Onion

Medium, chopped

Method

Melt 42.5g of butter in a saucepan.

Add the chopped onion and diced ham to the pan.

Sauté for a few minutes until the onion is golden and the ham is brown.

Add 500g of frozen peas and a small amount of water.

Stir the mixture well.

Cover and simmer gently for about 15 minutes until the peas are tender.

Season with salt and pepper and serve.