Best Parmesan And Prosciutto Spiced Plums Recipes

PROSCIUTTO PARMESAN BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat over to 450 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine baking mix, prosciutto, cream and black pepper; stir until just combined.
• Knead dough 10 times on lightly floured surface and form into ball. Roll dough out into 1/2-inch thick. Cut with a 2 1/4-inch round cutter, pressing straight down; do not twist cutter.
• Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheet. Lightly brush tops with oil and sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

ELEGANT SHRIMP PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and salt in shallow dish. Dip shrimp in eggs, then bread crumb mixture until evenly coated.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook 1/2 of the shrimp, turning once, 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. With paper towel, wipe pan clean and repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and shrimp.
• Evenly spread 1-1/2 cups Sauce in 13 x 9-inch baking dish; top with shrimp. Pour remaining sauce over shrimp, then top with mozzarella. Bake 7 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.
• Cost per recipe*: $16.33.
• Cost per serving*: $4.08.
• *Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

PROSCIUTTO COTTO PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, oil and rosemary with a rubber spatula. Set aside.
• Lay two pieces of the prosciutto cotto on the board in front of you lengthwise, overlapping by half and patching holes where needed. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture evenly over the ham. Sprinkle the side closest to you with 2 tablespoons chopped giardiniera and press gently into the cheese. Roll the ham into a pinwheel starting with the edge closest to you and rolling away from you. Repeat for the remaining prosciutto cotto and filling. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to firm up.
• To serve, unwrap the rolls and, using a sharp knife, slice into 3/4-inch pieces.

PROSCIUTTO PURSES

Steps:

• Working with 1 melon at a time, cut in 1/2. Gently scrape out seeds and membrane and discard. Using a melon baller, scoop out rounds from flesh and place in large bowl. Discard skin.
• Keep the prosciutto loosely covered with plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out as you start to assemble 1 purse at a time. Place 1 melon ball in the center of a prosciutto slice, gather all sides to the top and secure with a blanched chive. It may be necessary to overlap a few pieces of prosciutto in order to completely wrap the melon ball. Place finished purse, seam side down onto a baking sheet and keep covered. Repeat with remaining prosciutto and melons. Can make it only up to 2 hours ahead of time because the salt in the prosciutto will break down the melon.
• Scatter the chives onto a decorative platter. Place prosciutto purses on top and serve.

PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND WHOLE GARLIC

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Combine the oil, garlic, and ham in a medium to large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the garlic becomes deep golden, nearly brown, all over, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Core and chop the plum tomatoes (or crush the canned tomatoes) and add them, along with salt and pepper, to the skillet. Stir and simmer while you salt the boiling water and cook the pasta.
• Drain the pasta when it is tender but firm, reserving a little of the cooking water and adding it to the sauce if it appears dry (quite likely if you used fresh tomatoes). Toss the pasta with the sauce and most of the basil, along with the cheese. Mince the remaining basil, garnish the pasta with it, and serve.