FOOD FROM TUSCANY 1

TUSCANY

FLORENCE - PONTE VECCHIO

Piselli alla Fiorentina: Florentine-Style Spring Peas

Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS

2 Tbsp. olive oil

2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced

3-4 oz. diced ham or pancetta (un-smoked, Italian bacon)

1 ½ pounds frozen petite peas

1 cup water

¼ tsp. salt

freshly ground pepper

1 Tbsp. chopped parsley

In a 2-quart saucepan, gently cook olive oil, garlic and ham or bacon for 2-3 minutes, being careful not to brown the garlic.

Add the frozen peas, water, salt and pepper and cook covered for approximately 15 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper, stir in parsley and serve.

Buon appetito!