elicoidali con prosciutto e pisellos

Jacksonville, FL
Updated on Mar 20, 2012

When it comes to pasta primavera, my favorite combination is ham and peas. I know a lot of people don't like peas, but I like to think those people have no souls because peas and pasta goes together like PB&J! Here's my well tested, long loved recipe for Elicoidali con Prosciutto e pisellos. (Elicoidali pasta with peas and ham.) This recipe is incredibly easy to make.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elicoidali, cooked al dente.
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup parmigiano-reggiano, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 pound lean ham, minced
  • 1 cup fresh peas.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cream
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make elicoidali con prosciutto e pisellos

  • Step 1
    In a large sauce pan add oil and bring up just below smoking temperature. Add garlic and ham let saute. Lower temperature to medium heat.
  • Step 2
    Add peas and continue to cook on medium heat until just heated through.
  • Step 3
    Add cream to pot and stir. Bring cream to a scolding temperature.
  • Step 4
    Slowly add cheese until completely incorporated. Lower pot to a simmer and allow cream to thicken to desired consistency. (I prefer a creamy, slightly loose consistency.
  • Step 5
    Add Parsley and stir.
  • Step 6
    salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 7
    Meanwhile you should be cooking your pasta to al dente. Once pasta is done cooking, strain and toss with beaten eggs. The heat of the pasta will cook the eggs.
  • Step 8
    Toss pasta and sauce together, serve immediately.

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #Cream
Keyword: #peas
Keyword: #ham
Keyword: #prosciutto
Keyword: #romano
Keyword: #Elicoidali
Keyword: #parmasana
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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