Prosciutto Di Parma and Roasted Red Pepper Napoleons
| Serves | 4 |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Pork, Vegetables |
| Day Part | Dinner |
| Menu Part | Appetizer/Small Plate |
| Cuisine Type | Italian |
Prosciutto di Parma, sometimes referred to as Parma ham, is supple and velvety in texture, rosy in color, sweet-salty in fragrance and the signature ingredient of this dish.
Ingredients
3 large sweet red and/or yellow bell peppers, roasted and quartered
1 lb. mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 slices
3 oz. thinly sliced Prosciutto di Parma, halved
8 fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
Steps
- On four serving plates, arrange alternate layers of peppers, mozzarella, and Prosciutto di Parma; repeat two more times, adding a layer of basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Garnish plates with tomatoes, sliced basil leaves, and olive oil, if desired.