Strozzapreti with Peas, Asparagus & Prosciutto
Directions
- 1Trim and wash the asparagus.
- 2Trim and wash the asparagus.
- 3Trim and wash the asparagus.
- 4Cut the asparagus into 1-inch sections.
- 5Cut the asparagus into 1-inch sections.
- 6Cut the asparagus into 1-inch sections.
- 7Add olive oil to a pan.
- 8Add olive oil to a pan.
- 9Add olive oil to a pan.
- 10Add prosciutto to the pan and crisp it up.
- 11Add prosciutto to the pan and crisp it up.
- 12Add prosciutto to the pan and crisp it up.
- 13Remove the crispy prosciutto from the pan and set it aside.
- 14Remove the crispy prosciutto from the pan and set it aside.
- 15Remove the crispy prosciutto from the pan and set it aside.
- 16Add diced onion to the same pan and sauté until softened.
- 17Add diced onion to the same pan and sauté until softened.
- 18Add diced onion to the same pan and sauté until softened.
- 19Add the cut asparagus to the pan with the onion.
- 20Add the cut asparagus to the pan with the onion.
- 21Add the cut asparagus to the pan with the onion.
- 22Season with salt and pepper.
- 23Season with salt and pepper.
- 24Season with salt and pepper.
- 25Add frozen peas to the pan.
- 26Add frozen peas to the pan.
- 27Add frozen peas to the pan.
- 28Add a little water to the pan.
- 29Add a little water to the pan.
- 30Add a little water to the pan.
- 31Place the cover on and let the vegetables steam until tender.
- 32Place the cover on and let the vegetables steam until tender.
- 33Place the cover on and let the vegetables steam until tender.
- 34Add heavy cream to the pan with the vegetables.
- 35Add heavy cream to the pan with the vegetables.
- 36Add heavy cream to the pan with the vegetables.
- 37Let the cream and vegetables cook for a few minutes to thicken.
- 38Let the cream and vegetables cook for a few minutes to thicken.
- 39Let the cream and vegetables cook for a few minutes to thicken.
- 40In the meantime, boil the Strozzapreti pasta according to package directions.
- 41In the meantime, boil the Strozzapreti pasta according to package directions.
- 42In the meantime, boil the Strozzapreti pasta according to package directions.
- 43Once the pasta is cooked, add it to the pan with the creamy sauce, asparagus, and peas.
- 44Once the pasta is cooked, add it to the pan with the creamy sauce, asparagus, and peas.
- 45Once the pasta is cooked, add it to the pan with the creamy sauce, asparagus, and peas.
- 46Mix well to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- 47Mix well to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- 48Mix well to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- 49Add grated Pecorino cheese to the pasta and mix again.
- 50Add grated Pecorino cheese to the pasta and mix again.
- 51Add grated Pecorino cheese to the pasta and mix again.
- 52Plate the pasta.
- 53Plate the pasta.
- 54Plate the pasta.
- 55Top with the crispy prosciutto.
- 56Top with the crispy prosciutto.
- 57Top with the crispy prosciutto.
- 58Add more sauce on top.
- 59Add more sauce on top.
- 60Add more sauce on top.
- 61Garnish with more grated Pecorino cheese.
- 62Garnish with more grated Pecorino cheese.
- 63Garnish with more grated Pecorino cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Strozzapreti Pasta
- 1 lb Strozzapreti Pasta
- 1 lb Strozzapreti Pasta
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.5 Onion
- 0.5 Onion
- 0.5 Onion
- 6 slices Prosciutto
- 6 slices Prosciutto
- 6 slices Prosciutto
- 1.5 cups Frozen Peas
- 1.5 cups Frozen Peas
- 1.5 cups Frozen Peas
- 1 bunch Asparagus
- 1 bunch Asparagus
- 1 bunch Asparagus
- 0.33 cup Water
- 0.33 cup Water
- 0.33 cup Water
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Salt
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- to taste Pepper
- to taste Pepper
- to taste Pecorino Romano
- to taste Pecorino Romano
- to taste Pecorino Romano
Equipment
large saute panslotted spoon
Tips
- Prosciutto makes everything better by adding amazing flavor and a nice little crunch to the pasta.
- You can use either Pecorino or Parmigiano cheese according to your preference.