When you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that's both delicious and nutritious, look no further than pasta with peas, asparagus, butter lettuce, and prosciutto. This dish is packed with fresh, vibrant flavors and comes together in just 30 minutes. The combination of sweet peas, tender asparagus, crisp butter lettuce, and salty prosciutto makes this pasta dish a real crowd-pleaser.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the prosciutto in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it renders some fat and begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook until the garlic just begins to soften, about 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the wine. Return to the heat and cook until the wine evaporates slightly, about 2 more minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Add the cream and nutmeg and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs, adding the asparagus during the last minute of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and asparagus.
- Add the cheese to the cream sauce and stir to combine. Add the pasta and asparagus and toss to coat, adding some of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with more cheese.
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
CREAMY ASPARAGUS AND PEAS PASTA
This recipe is inspired by both Jaime Oliver's Creamy Shells and Peas recipe and a local restaurant's version. However, I've never been tempted to make Jaime's; I'm sure it tastes awesome but I decided to tweak it to my heart's content. Mine is very fast to make and very fresh tasting.
Provided by Judy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until bacon is evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally while cooking. Drain the bacon grease from the pan, and transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in asparagus and peas; stir occasionally and cook until the vegetables are slightly softened but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook and stir onion until translucent over medium heat in the same pan as bacon, about 5 minutes; stir in asparagus, peas, and bacon pieces.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the asparagus mixture; season with salt and black pepper.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and stir in the fettuccine; cook, stirring often, until fettuccine are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Stir hot fettuccine into the pan with asparagus mixture over medium-low heat and toss gently to combine.
- Stir in cream and bring mixture to a simmer.
- Sprinkle cheese blend over the mixture and allow to stand until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes; stir cheese lightly into the fettuccine and vegetables to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 91.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 435.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
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 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.
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
FETTUCCINE PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO, PEAS, AND A CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set a large pot of water with a pasta insert over high heat and bring to a boil. Place the pasta in the water and return to a boil, being sure to stir the pasta until the water boils again.
- While the pasta cooks, set a large 12-inch saute pan over medium high heat, and add the olive oil and the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onions to the pan and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Place the prosciutto in the pan and saute for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with wine and cook until it is nearly evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, peas, salt and pepper to the pan and let the cream reduce by half, 4 to 5 minutes. If the pasta is not yet cooked, turn the fire off the sauce while the pasta continues to cook.
- Strain the pasta from the water once it is cooked, and place in a large heat resistant bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with the cheese and the parsley. Use tongs are two large forks to stir the sauce into the pasta and serve while hot.
PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS
Make and share this Pasta With Prosciutto and Peas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Valerie in Florida
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place tortellini in the pot of boiling water.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet. Add proscuitto and cook until crispy. In same skillet, add the onion and cook for two minutes (until golden). Pour in the cream and reduce until slightly thickened.
- Remove the pasta from the water when it is al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and add the pasta to the cream mixture along with the peas and cheese. Reduce for 1 minute. Toss and adjust the seasonings. Spoon into a large pasta bowl and serve.
- Garnish with additional grated Parmesan and chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1074.7, Fat 51.1, SaturatedFat 29.7, Cholesterol 222.2, Sodium 955.1, Carbohydrate 118.2, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 5.8, Protein 37.5
CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH PROSCIUTTO, ASPARAGUS, MUSHROOMS, AND PEAS
Categories Milk/Cream Pasta Quick & Easy Parmesan Asparagus Pea Spring Prosciutto Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; set aside. Reserve water in pot.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add prosciutto and stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus, peas, and cream and simmer until cream is reduced by 1/3, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat. Mix in cherry tomatoes.
- Bring reserved water in pot to boil. Add pasta and cook until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Add pasta to skillet with sauce and toss to coat over low heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese. Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with chives and serve.
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.
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.
PASTA WITH PEAS, ASPARAGUS, BUTTER LETTUCE AND PROSCIUTTO
Oh my gosh this was good. It was in the Bon Appetit for April. It makes a lot and we ate it as a main dish. Yummy...if you can't find campanelle pasta use the medium shell pasta so it grabs the goodies.
Provided by Little Suzy Homemak
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt butter with 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and shallot. Sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Saute until tender (do not brown), about 8 minutes. Add wine; increase heat to medium high and simmer until liquid is reduced to a glaze, about 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a simmer; set aside.
- Cook asparagus in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 2-4 minutes depending on the thickness of asparagus. Using skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl of ice water. Return the water to a boil. Add peas and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Using skimmer, transfer to the bowl with asparagus. Drain vegetables.
- Return water in pot to a boil. Cook pasta until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile reheat the onion mixture. Add lettuce and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Add drained asparagus and peas; stir until heated through.
- Add pasta, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, and parsley to skillet with vegetables; toss, adding reserved pasta cooking liquid by 1/4 cups if dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer pasta to a large shallow bowl. Sprinkle prosciutto over; drizzle additional olive oil over if desired. Serve, passing additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.2, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 241.4, Carbohydrate 55.6, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 17.6
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Al dente pasta is the perfect texture for this dish.
- Cook the asparagus and peas until they are just tender. You don't want them to be mushy.
- Use a good quality butter. This will add a rich flavor to the dish.
- Don't be afraid to add a little bit of salt and pepper to taste. This will help to balance the flavors of the dish.
Conclusion:
This pasta dish is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with fresh flavors and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this pasta dish a try.
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