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Pasta with peas and ham (quick and tasty!) – Gordon Ramsay’s version

There Pasta with peas and ham it’s a first course very tasty, rich variant of the traditional Pasta and peas, made with laddition of cooked ham diced which gives a touch of extra flavor. The great thing is you can make it the old fashioned way with creampeas and ham both without creamit will come equally creamy! Why the pasta cooks together with the sauce all in one pot, releasing starch that will bind the ingredients in a tasty embrace!

For the fast implementationYou can choose pasta of your choice: pens, butterflies, tubes. As well as you can use either fresh peas, those found in the vegetable stand in spring for shelling, which I love! is frozen peas . The result, thanks to all the advice you find in the procedure and the inherited method from my beloved Pasta e beans, you will get one pasta, ham and peas enveloping and perfectly tiedsuper fragrant and tasty, it will literally sell out, in 20 minutes! I find it ideal as a first daily newspaper that can be resolved in a short time dinner or lunch! For the whole family, including children!

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Pasta Frittatina (the tasty and delicious Neapolitan recipe with ham, bechamel and peas)

Pasta with peas and ham recipe

PREPARATION TIMES

Preparation	Cooking	Total
5 minutes	15 minutes	20 minutes


Bass	Italian	344 Kcal

Ingredients

Quantity for 4 people
800 g of fresh peas (to be shelled) or 300 g of frozen peas 170 g of short pasta such as farfalle, penne, cavatelli, tubetti, wheels 1 small white onion extra virgin olive oil mint or basil 80 g of cooked ham (diced or 1 thick slice from which to cut cubes) salt pepper 3 tablespoons parmesan to finish (optional)

Quantity for 4 people

800 g of fresh peas (to be shelled) or 300 g of frozen peas

170 g of short pasta such as farfalle, penne, cavatelli, tubetti, wheels

1 small white onion

extra virgin olive oil

mint or basil

80 g of cooked ham (diced or 1 thick slice from which to cut cubes)

salt

pepper

3 tablespoons parmesan to finish (optional)

Method

How to make pea and ham pasta

First, if you have chosen fresh peas, shell them, otherwise skip this step.

Then blend the onion very finely and add it to a pan with 3 tablespoons of oil. Let fry for a few seconds, add the diced cooked ham and continue to fry for 1 minute:

how to make pea and ham pasta

Then add the peas, a few mint leaves, turn, leave to brown over medium heat for a couple of minutes.

Finally add 2 ladles of boiling water so that they cover the peas and let them boil.

At that point add the pasta you have chosen. Leave to cook with a lid for about 15 minutes, but the time varies depending on the pasta you have chosen.

If it dries out, add 1 -2 tablespoons of boiling water. At the end of cooking, add 1 drizzle of oil towards the end of cooking, salt and pepper.

It must be creamy and enveloping, not dry!

Pasta with cream, peas and ham

If you like at this point you can add 200 ml of cooking cream, leave and leave to stir for 2 minutes then turn off the heat and add pecorino or parmesan.

In this case I made it without cream and to make it even creamier, I added pecorino to the point.

In any case, it is delicious and creamy even without cheese.

Here’s yours ready Pasta with peas and ham. serve hot with a sprinkling of pepper and fresh mint

pasta recipe with peas and ham

storage

If you have cooked the pasta perfectly al dente; it keeps very well for the evening. just heat it on the stove with a little extra virgin olive oil!

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Biscuit and chocolate snack 2 ingredients – Gordon Ramsay’s version

If you are looking for one easy snack and fast ready in minutes, then you must try this Biscuit and chocolate snack. A super delicious snack based on dry biscuits covered in good dark chocolate.

It will become the most loved snack for your children, and even for adults.

The ingredients are simply dark chocolate, or if you prefer milk, and simple ones biscuits. The process is very simple and fast. First, the chocolate is melted in a bain-marie and spread on a sheet of baking paper, which is in turn placed on a tray.

They are arranged on top of the biscuits neatly, leaving them slightly spaced apart. Then it is left to rest to allow the chocolate to solidify. To do this first, you can place the tray in the refrigerator or, if desired, in the freezer. or leave it at room temperature for a few hours.

Once the chocolate has solidified again, take a sharp knife and cut out the various biscuits.

That’s it: your delicious, easy, delicious and economical snack is ready to bite into!

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Cabbage in the kitchen: how to cook it to enhance its flavour – Gordon Ramsay’s version

Savoy cabbage is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be used in many recipes to add flavor and texture to dishes. In the kitchen, cabbage can be cooked in different ways to enhance its flavor and create delicious and satisfying dishes. Let’s discover together how to make the most of the potential of this precious ingredient.

Choose and prepare the cabbage

The first thing to do when cooking cabbage is choose a fresh specimen and of good quality. Make sure the leaves are crisp and a nice bright green color. Before using it, it is important to wash the cabbage carefully under running water to remove any soil or pesticide residues.

Cut and blanch the cabbage

To prepare cabbage for cooking, it is necessary cut it correctly. Remove the tough outer leaves and cut the cabbage in half. At this point, you can decide whether to cut the cabbage into thin strips for a crunchy salad or into coarser pieces for a soup or side dish.

Before using cabbage in a recipe, it is advisable blanch it to make it softer and facilitate subsequent cooking. Immerse the cabbage leaves in boiling water for a few minutes, then drain and cool them under cold water. In this way, the cabbage will maintain its lively color and crunchy texture.

Recipes to enhance the flavor of cabbage

Once you prepare the cabbage, you can use it in numerous recipes to create tasty and nutritious dishes. Here are some ideas to enhance the flavor of this vegetable in the kitchen.

Cabbage and potato soup

Cabbage and potato soup is a comfort food dish perfect for cold days. Start by frying the onion and garlic in extra virgin olive oil, then add the cabbage cut into pieces and the diced potatoes. Add vegetable broth and cook until the vegetables are tender. Top with chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Vegetarian cabbage rolls

Cabbage rolls are a rich and tasty dish that will conquer even the most demanding palates. Cook the blanched cabbage leaves in salted water to make them soft, then fill them with a mixture of your choice or you can follow our recipe. Roll up the stuffed cabbage leaves and place them on a baking tray. Bake until the cheese is golden and crispy.

In the kitchen, cabbage can be a versatile and tasty ingredient if cooked correctly. Experiment with different recipes and cooking techniques to discover the best way to enhance the flavor of this precious vegetable.

Savoy cabbage is a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in different ways to create tasty and satisfying dishes. By choosing and preparing cabbage correctly, it is possible to enhance its flavor and obtain surprising results in the kitchen.

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