Dirty peas

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsButter
1tablespoonOlive oil
¼cupOnion; chopped
¼cupProsciutto or ham, chopped
1pack(10 oz) peas, frozen
½cupChicken stock or reduced-sodium broth
3tablespoonsCream
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper

Directions

Recipe by: 365 Easy Italian Recipes - ISBN 0-06-016310-0 Preparation Time: 0:17

1. In a medium frying pan, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and prosciutto or ham and cook 2 to 3 mins, or until onion is softened. Add peas and stock, increase heat to medium-high, and cook uncovered 3 mins.

2. Add cream and cook 3 to 5 mins, until liquid is reduced and peas begin to collapse and turn brown. Season with salt and pepper.