There is no end to creative ways to use basil and tomatoes. Prosciutto is the frosting on the cake!
Ingredients:
- 8 thin slices prosciutto (preferably imported), halved lengthwise
- 8 large basil leaves, torn in half
- 8 small fresh mozzarella balls (about 1-inch in diameter), halved
- 8 ripe grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
Directions:
- Arrange 8 slices of prosciutto flat on a cutting board.
- Put a piece of basil on one end of each slice.
- Top each piece of basil with a piece of mozzarella and a tomato half, matching the cut sides to make a ball.
- Season very lightly with salt and generously with pepper.
- Roll up the balls in the prosciutto.
- Secure each with a toothpick.
- Set on a platter.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Drizzle with the olive oil and serve.
Serves: Makes 16
Source: finecooking
