Peas with Ham Recipe

Peas with Ham Recipe

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 7 oz (200g) Serrano ham or prosciutto, diced
  • ¾ cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • One 1 lb (450g) bag frozen baby peas, thawed
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2/3 cup dry white wine
  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Cook the onion for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent.
  2. Increase the heat. Add the ham and cook for about 3 minutes until it begins to brown. Stir in the tomatoes and paprika. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Mix in the peas.
  3. Mash the garlic, parsley, and ½ tsp salt together, then stir in the wine. Add to the pan, and season with pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes more, and serve hot.