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A gold rimmed bowl containing peas, ham, and onion with a gold stemmed spoon resting in the bowl. Part of the picture is in shadow giving it a moody look.

Italian Peas and Ham Frozen Peas Recipe

Grace Stewart (inspired by and adapted from 365 Easy Italian Recipes by Rick O'Connell)
You'll be craving this mouthwatering Easy Peasy Italian Peas and Ham dish time and time again! Tender peas cooked with a bit of cream is over the top delicious!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course accompaniment, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 207 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb peas select a 1 lb bag of frozen peas and you can defrost them before using but it's not necessary
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ onion chopped
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ ts salt
  • ¼ ts pepper
  • ½ cup ham diced (can sub chopped prosciutto or pancetta)

Instructions
 

  • Add the butter and olive oil to a skillet set on medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and onion. Sauté for around 2 minutes until the garlic and onion are softened.
  • Now add the ham and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium high, and then add the peas and the chicken broth. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Lower the heat back to a low simmer, and now add the cream, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. If you feel the dish is too dry, add a little more cream or chicken stock as you like. Taste, and adjust for seasoning by adding an additional pinch of salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 469mgPotassium: 362mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 11008IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg
Keyword ham, peas
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