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Serving plate of peas in their pods atop prosciutto and ricotta.

Peas with Prosciutto + Ricotta

This easy recipe for Peas with Prosciutto + Ricotta is the perfect side dish for spring! Sweet, tender peas sautéed with salty prosciutto, served over creamy, lemony whipped ricotta cheese and finished with fresh mint. It's a great recipe for Easter, Mother's Day or any springtime occasion!
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Course: side
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Easter, easy, holidays, Italian, peas, prosciutto, ricotta, side, spring
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 358kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 shallot thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ lb frozen peas defrosted (use "petite" peas if you can find them)
  • ½ lb sugar snap peas halved*
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Instructions

  • Pour olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the prosciutto and stir to break it apart for about 1 minute, then add the garlic and shallots. 
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper, then cook until the shallots are translucent, but not browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the defrosted peas and sugar snap peas, then cook while stirring and tossing constantly until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • If the pan seems a bit dry, add a few tablespoons of water to help things along. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. 
  • While the peas cook, add the ricotta and lemon zest to a medium bowl, then use a whisk to whip it up until light and fluffy. 
  • Spread the ricotta onto a serving platter or bowl, then spoon the peas over top. Sprinkle with fresh mint, then drizzle with plenty of extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately. 

Notes

*If desired, you can omit the sugar snap peas and use 1 whole pound of frozen peas instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1472IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 3mg