Pasta with leeks, peas, and prosciutto is a classic Italian dish that is simple to make and packed with flavor. The combination of sweet leeks, tender peas, and salty prosciutto creates a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. This versatile dish can be served as a main course or a side dish and is sure to impress your family and friends. Let's dive into a culinary journey as we explore the secrets of this delectable pasta dish.
Let's cook with our recipes!
PASTA WITH PEAS, PROSCIUTTO AND LETTUCE
Since I began eating more plants and less meat, I've experimented with using small amounts of meat in ways that exploit its flavor without making it central to the dish. In this recipe - pasta with spring vegetables - the meat is literally a garnish, but one with huge impact. That meat is prosciutto, and it's briefly cooked in a bit of oil, which accomplishes two things: It intensifies the ham's salty, meaty flavor, and it makes the prosciutto crisp, turning it into a nice textural foil for the tender pasta, peas and lettuce. You do need three pans to make this dish - a small skillet, a large skillet and a large pot for the pasta - but it's so fast that a little extra cleanup seems worth the trouble.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and salt it. Meanwhile, put one tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add prosciutto and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes; set aside.
- When water boils, add pasta and cook until just tender; drain pasta, reserving some cooking liquid. Meanwhile, melt butter with remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook until shallot begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add peas, lettuce and stock or wine to skillet and cook until peas turn bright green and lettuce is wilted, about 5 minutes. Add pasta to pan and continue cooking and stirring until everything is just heated through, adding extra stock or some reserved cooking liquid if needed to moisten. Toss with Parmesan cheese, garnish with prosciutto, adjust seasoning to taste and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 795, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 101 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 925 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FRESH PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, pastas, sauces and gravies, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Put crème fraîche, cream and butter in a wide, deep skillet over medium heat. Turn off heat as soon as mixture is hot, and stir to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper and a little nutmeg.
- Plunge peas in boiling water and let cook for 1 minute. Remove with a mesh spider or slotted spoon and add to cream mixture.
- Drop noodles in boiling water and cook until they rise to the surface, about 1 minute. Taste a noodle to see if it is sufficiently cooked. It should be firm-tender, just past al dente.
- Drain pasta and add to skillet. Sprinkle with prosciutto and chives, then toss gently to coat with sauce. Divide among warmed bowls and serve immediately. Pass grated Parmesan at table.
PASTA WITH PANCETTA AND LEEKS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions to al dente and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Saute the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until the fat is rendered and it starts to brown. Add the leeks and cook, about 8 minutes. When you add the leeks, you can also throw in a pat or 2 of butter if you want to. This'll give the dish some scrumptious flavor.
- After 8 to 10 minutes, pour in the wine, and then cook until reduced, an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, and then pour in the cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in some Parmesan.
- Toss in the pasta, adding a little pasta water to thin as needed. Serve with Parmesan over the top - delicious!
SPAGHETTI WITH LEEKS, PEAS & PESTO
Add some veg to pasta and pesto for a cheap, healthy springtime supper dish
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Pasta
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions, adding the peas for the final 2 mins. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the leeks, then gently cook for about 5 mins until softened. Stir in the pesto and 3 tbsp of the pasta cooking water, then simmer for a few mins.
- Drain the pasta and peas, then add to the frying pan, tossing everything together. Divide between 2 warm bowls and sprinkle with a little grated Parmesan, if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.11 milligram of sodium
PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS
Prosciutto -- air-dried Italian ham -- combined with peas and Parmesan cheese is a classic pasta topping.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
- Meanwhile, make sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat; add shallot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cream, peas, and prosciutto; bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Simmer until peas are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice. Pour sauce over pasta; add Parmesan, and season generously with salt and pepper. Add enough reserved pasta water to thin sauce as desired. Serve immediately; top with additional Parmesan, if desired.
PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS
This elevated pasta with prosciutto and peas will make your guests think you spent all day in the kitchen. It's the perfect holiday dish without a lot of work. —Amy White, Manchester, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add green onions and shallot; cook and stir until tender. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated., Add broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in lettuce and peas. Cook and stir until lettuce is wilted. Drain pasta; add to pan. Stir in cheese and prosciutto; drizzle with remaining oil. If desired, top with additional Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
PASTA WITH LEEKS, PEAS, AND PROSCIUTTO
Spring into summer with this seasonal twist on a spaghetti supper. Just boil, toss, and top with shavings of cheese.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot.
- While pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium. Add leeks; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add peas; cook, stirring, until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- To drained pasta, add leek mixture, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, and prosciutto; season with salt and pepper. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time, tossing, until a thin sauce coats pasta. (You may not need all the water.) Serve, sprinkled with ricotta salata.
SPAGHETTI WITH SNAP PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs.
- Bring the wine, garlic and lemon zest to a simmer in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in the butter, then the olive oil, until thickened; add 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Add the escarole and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the snap peas and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard the garlic and lemon zest.
- Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain the spaghetti and add to the skillet. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons cooking water and 1 teaspoon salt; toss, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen. Divide among plates and top with the prosciutto, parsley and pecorino.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 715, Fat 34 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Cholesterol 74 milligrams, Sodium 1,992 milligrams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 28 grams
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS
Make and share this Angel Hair Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Divinemom5
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions,drain,reserving a small amount of cooking water.
- Return pasta to pot,tossing with olive oil,salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in large,non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add shallot and cook until tender,about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in cream and white wine.
- Bring to boil.
- Add peas and cook until tender,2-3 minutes.
- Stir in prosciutto and parmesan,cook for 1 minute.
- Add pasta and toss to coat well.
- Top with additional parmesan if desired.
- Serve with Chardonnay.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh leeks, sweet peas, and flavorful prosciutto will make a big difference in the taste of your dish.
- Cook the leeks until they are soft and caramelized: This will bring out their natural sweetness and add depth of flavor to the dish.
- Add the peas towards the end of cooking: This will prevent them from becoming overcooked and mushy.
- Use a good quality pasta: Choose a pasta that will hold its shape well when cooked, such as penne, orecchiette, or fusilli.
- Serve the pasta immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh, so serve it as soon as it is cooked.
Conclusion:
This pasta with leeks, peas, and prosciutto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this recipe a try!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love