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

Roasted Broccollini wrapped in prosciutto. Can be an appetizer or a side dish.

Course Appetiser

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 4

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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