Roasted Broccolini Wrapped in Prosciutto
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Roasted Broccolini
Roasted Broccolini wrapped in prosciutto is so tasty that I will confess here and now that when I made these, I ate them all at once. Enough said. But, wait, there’s so much more to know.
Broccolini is related to broccoli, but a smaller version, a little sweet, a little pungent, and edible from stem to flower. It’s attractive, and has no waste. Broccolini makes a nice side dish when plating for a dinner party, because a bunch is usually the same size. Of course, there are those health benefits such as boosting the immune system which has become very important this season.
Prosciutto is cured Parma ham, boasting a 2000 year history. It’s mostly meant to be eaten just as is, and rightly so. But, every now and again, we crisp it up in dishes like prosciutto wrapped asparagus or this prosciutto asparagus frittata.
Roasting broccolini that is wrapped in prosciutto is a clever idea, but not my own. I found it at Claire K Creations.
Roasted Broccolini and Prosciutto di Parma
Prosciutto di Parma is what I’m most familiar with as an Italian. It’s so special, it’s nearly sacred in it’s tradition, It’s protected by a Consortium, and boasts the Protected Denomination of Origin (PDO) you will often see with products from Italy. The pigs are bred in North Central Italy and the prosciutto must be produced in Parma.
Prosciutto is 100% natural with no additives or preservatives outside of salt. Prosciutto is made from the hind leg of a pig. They are fed cereal grains and whey from another Italian protected product, Parmigiano-Reggiano. The process is carefully adhered to and can take as long as two years.
Italian food is adored all the world over. One of the reasons is the long well kept traditions that have been perfected for hundreds to thousands of years. When I buy something like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Prosciutto di Parma, I don’t just think about my recipe. I think about what it took to prepare the food, and import it. I think about the people generations ago who developed the methods, worked in the fields, raised the pigs (or cows for the cheese). I think about how they fretted over the right climate, the right feed, and the proper and safe way to preserve this succulent, sweet and at the same time savory wonderment called Parma Ham or Prosciutto di Parma. It is often eaten thinly sliced with fresh melon or figs. I like it with either and a drizzle of honey.
Roasted Broccolini is wrapped with proscuitto and placed on baking sheet.
Serve with lemon wedges and drizzle with a little honey.
If you love prosciutto di parma as much as me, try it on your next cheese platter.
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Roasted Broccolini Wrapped in Prosciutto
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccolini
- 8 slices prosciutto or enough for a slice (or half sliced per piece
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
- sea salt
- black pepper
- lemon slices
Instructions
- trim the ends of the broccolini, wash and dry thoroughly.
- wrap each piece with prosciutto. If the piece is too skinny, use two pieces. You could do a bundle, but I found it cooks better to do very small bundles or individual pieces.
- Add mustard and vinegar together. Add in oil. Mix well.
- Brush vinaigrette generously on the broccolini.
- Roast for 15 minutes (checking 10) at 350 degrees.
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It looks like young broccoli to me: what makes it broccolini?
Looks great, will have to try it.
Hi Chazz,
Broccoli and broccolini are two different vegetables. Broccolini is a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli. Its has slender stalks with small florets, but it’s not baby broccoli.
Thanks
Angela
What a great idea Angela! I love the simplicity behind this!
Thanks, Peter.
Simplicity is the best kind of cooking.
Bookmarked— can’t wait to try!
Thank you, Elizabeth.
I have done this with asparagus, but never broccolini. Yum!
Me too. That’s why I chose this for the SRC.
I adore broccolini (and broccoli too for that matter :P). I just read your open letter to Whole Foods and I can definitely see where you are coming from. Loved the letter, I hope they respond!
I hope they read it too. And, then rethink their management.
Welcome to “the club”. 😉 Love the idea of doing this with broccolini and that it is such a simple side.
Thanks Katrina. It was fun. A simple elegant inspiration.
Angela, this looks so tasty. Everything really is better with proscuitto isn’t it? Lovely photos as always.
Teresa, when you say lovely photos, I feel honored.
El-A-Gant! And them some. XOGREG
Aww. Thanks.
Welcome to the SRC and your first entry is gorgeous, looks totally delicious. Looking forward to checking out your blog and seeing what you make in future months.
I’d love for you to check out my SRC entry Lemon Almond Biscotti.
Lisa~~
Hi Angela!
So glad you liked my recipe. I was so excited when I took the first batch out of the oven and don’t worry I ate them all myself too. I love the way the broccolini crisps up too.
I like this even better than the asparagus.
\I have done this with asparagus, but never broccolini – great idea.
This sounds wonderful. I will be making this. xo
Thanks Barbara. You’ll love it.
A great idea and combination!
Cheers,
Rosa