# Strozzapreti with Peas, Asparagus & Prosciutto

This quick and delicious pasta recipe features asparagus, peas, and crispy prosciutto in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb Strozzapreti Pasta
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.5 Onion
- 6 slices Prosciutto
- 1.5 cups Frozen Peas
- 1 bunch Asparagus
- 0.33 cup Water
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- to taste Pecorino Romano

## Instructions

1. Trim and wash the asparagus.
2. Cut the asparagus into 1-inch sections.
3. Add olive oil to a pan.
4. Add prosciutto to the pan and crisp it up.
5. Remove the crispy prosciutto from the pan and set it aside.
6. Add diced onion to the same pan and sauté until softened.
7. Add the cut asparagus to the pan with the onion.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Add frozen peas to the pan.
10. Add a little water to the pan.
11. Place the cover on and let the vegetables steam until tender.
12. Add heavy cream to the pan with the vegetables.
13. Let the cream and vegetables cook for a few minutes to thicken.
14. In the meantime, boil the Strozzapreti pasta according to package directions.
15. Once the pasta is cooked, add it to the pan with the creamy sauce, asparagus, and peas.
16. Mix well to coat the pasta in the sauce.
17. Add grated Pecorino cheese to the pasta and mix again.
18. Plate the pasta.
19. Top with the crispy prosciutto.
20. Add more sauce on top.
21. Garnish with more grated Pecorino cheese.

## Equipment

- large saute pan
- slotted 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtkD7L4gz2v/?hl=en
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d8688aa3-944f-4ed1-8eb5-15c0f5c462cf
- Extracted: 2025-09-18

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