Pasta with Peas, Arugula & Prosciutto

Use a sharp vegetable peeler for the Parmigiano shavings.


Pasta with Peas, Arugula & Prosciutto


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Servings: Serves four to six as a main course
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  pound  dried pasta, such as orecchiette or penneOn Sale
  • 1  pound  arugula (about 4 small bunches)On Sale
  • 6  tablespoons  unsalted butterOn Sale
  • 3  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  pound  fresh English peas, shelled (pods discarded or saved for vegetable stock) or 1 cup frozen peas, thawedOn Sale
  •     Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepperOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  olive oilOn Sale
  • 10    thin slices prosciutto, diced (6 to 7 ounces)On Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano; plus 3/4 cup shavings for garnishOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh flat-leaf parsleyOn Sale

Directions
1.
Put a pot of water on to boil. Salt it well and boil the pasta following the package directions.
2.
Meanwhile, trim, wash, and thoroughly dry the arugula; chop it coarsely and set aside. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the garlic and saute until barely golden, about 2 minutes. Add the peas and saute until tender-crisp, another 3 to 4 minutes if using fresh or 1 minute if using thawed frozen. Season lightly with salt and pepper. With a slotted spoon, remove the peas and garlic from the pan and set aside. Leave as much liquid in the pan as possible and add the olive oil to the pan. Add the prosciutto and cook until very lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the arugula in batches, stirring and adding handfuls as it wilts. Add the lemon juice. Cook for only a few minutes, just until all the greens have wilted.
3.
When the pasta is done, reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta. In a large bowl, toss the pasta with the peas, prosciutto, arugula, and grated Parmigiano, along with 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water. Season with more ground pepper; toss. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. If the pasta seems dry, toss with more of the reserved cooking water. To serve, garnish each portion with the parsley and the Parmigiano shavings.

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