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
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Fahad Cheeta
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.
Md musarof Korim
[email protected]This is a great vegetarian dish. The peas and lettuce provide a lot of protein and fiber, and the prosciutto adds a nice salty flavor.
sariah lathan
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The peas and prosciutto are a classic combination, and the lettuce adds a nice freshness.
Cornelius Lewis
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables.
Rafi Rafi
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Pradip Gamer
[email protected]I would also add that this dish is very versatile. You can use any type of pasta you like, and you can also add other vegetables, such as carrots or zucchini.
Moeed Sabri
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pasta and peas, and they didn't even notice the lettuce.
Ripon ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peas, but I really enjoyed this dish. The prosciutto and lettuce balanced out the sweetness of the peas perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Vonza Foley
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover lettuce. I had some romaine lettuce that was about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The lettuce added a nice crunch to the dish and the peas and prosciutto gave it a lo
Sayeed Shafi
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it for my friends and family several times and they all love it too.
Ali Gull
[email protected]I made this dish exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to taste.
Omar Morales
[email protected]This pasta was a hit with my family! The flavors of the peas, prosciutto, and lettuce complemented each other perfectly, and the creamy sauce tied it all together. I'll definitely be making this again.