Braised Peas with Prosciutto, Pepper and Pecorino

Name: Braised Peas with Prosciutto, Pepper and Pecorino
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped prosciutto (2 ounces); Kosher salt; 6 cups fresh peas (1 pound); 3 cups water; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped prosciutto (2 ounces)
Kosher salt
6 cups fresh peas (1 pound)
3 cups water
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving

Directions

1

In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
2

Add the red onion, prosciutto and a pinch of salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
3

Stir in the peas and water and bring to a boil.
4

Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender and almost all of the water has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes.
5

Stir in the pepper and 1/4 cup of cheese and season with salt.
6

Transfer the peas to a large bowl and serve, passing more cheese at the table.