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PEAS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND ONIONS
4 to 6 servings

Shell or have ready:

  • 2 pounds English or garden pea pods (about 2 cups shelled, or one 10-ounce package frozen peas)

Heat in a large skillet over medium heat:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Add and brown lightly, shaking the skillet occasionally:

  • 24 pearl onions, peeled, (or use thawed frozen pearl onions)

Add:

  • 3 tablespoons water

Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shelled or frozen peas along with:

  • 4 ounces prosciutto or ham, finely diced
  • (1 to 2 teaspoons water, if using fresh peas)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Cover and cook until the peas are tender, 5 to 8 minutes for fresh peas, 3 to 5 minutes for frozen.


Vegetables