By Meredith Hayden
Pasta

Pasta with Prosciutto & Peas

April 25, 2023

Spring can be a tricky season, especially if you live in the North East. Temperatures are usually colder than you had hoped for, which leaves you chronically longing for summer. This pasta will get you through those chilly spring days, no trip to the farmers market needed thanks to some trusty frozen peas.

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Pasta with Prosciutto & Peas

yields :2 servings
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Ingredients

  • 8oz of dried pasta, bucatini or spaghetti
  • 4 slices of prosciutto
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp homemade basil pesto
  • 2 tbsp butter, cold
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 deg. Transfer prosciutto to a parchment lined sheet tray, and bake for 10 minutes or until crisp.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with kosher salt. Blanch and shock the spinach, then the peas. Set aside.
  • Using the same pot of boiling water, cook your pasta.
  • While the pasta cooks, transfer the spinach and the peas to a blender along with 2 tbsp of homemade pesto and a splash of pasta water. Blend until smooth.
  • Transfer the pureed sauce into a heat proof bowl along with cold butter (cut into cubes), lemon zest, and parmesan cheese.
  • Transfer the cooked pasta directly into the bowl and toss to combine, adding a splash of pasta water as needed to thin out the sauce. Taste and adjust with additional salt if needed.
  • Plate the pasta and top with additional grated parm, and crumbled crispy prosciutto.

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What do you think of this recipe?

Delish, quick, simple what more could I ask for. Salty and lemony, but very fresh too. I feel fancy eating it lol

Made it last night and I’m gonna make it again tonight! So delicious and easy.

Just made this for my partner and I, a nice and refreshing dish using some staple kitchen ingredients.

I’ve made this recipe so many times – It is so delicious!! I love pasta and always looking for new recipes and this one does not disappoint. I love pesto but this recipe is unique since you get a fresh taste from the peas almost making it taste lighter and “fresher.” If I wanted to double the recipe and store the pesto how long could it last in my freezer?

I made this recipe tonight for me and my partner – it’s a great way to use up ingredients while also making something delicious and light. Will definitely make again in the future!

I’ve made this receipe on two separate occasions, both times substituting the protein source and OMG it’s so good!!! Absolutely part of my rotation now.