Greens With Prosciutto Gorgonzola And Pepperoncini Recipes

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• Cut or tear the prosciutto into bite-size pieces. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the prosciutto in a single layer (you may need to do this in two batches); cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste into the oil to make a smooth dressing. Add the peaches, plums and red onion to the skillet; toss to coat and wilt the onion slightly. Transfer the mixture to a large serving bowl.
• Add the greens and half of the gorgonzola to the bowl; toss to coat with the dressing. Divide the salad among plates; top with the crisp prosciutto and the remaining gorgonzola. Serve with the bread.

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• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and oil. Drain and rinse well with cold water; drain.
• In large bowl, stir together spinach, olives, prosciutto, oregano and oil. Add pasta and cheese; toss well.

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• In small bowl, beat all vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until smooth.
• In serving bowl, toss greens, prosciutto, cheese and pine nuts. Just before serving, pour vinaigrette over salad and toss to coat.

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• In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for linguine.
• Cut half of spinach leaves into thin strips and reserve remaining whole leaves.
• In a large heavy skillet cook prosciutto, garlic, basil, and oregano in 1/2 cup oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
• Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain in a colander. Return pasta to kettle and toss with remaining 1/4 cup oil, prosciutto mixture, cut spinach and Gorgonzola. Season pasta with salt and pepper.
• Arrange reserved spinach leaves on 4 plates. Mound pasta on spinach and sprinkle with pine nuts. Garnish pasta with basil leaves and serve with Parmesan.

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• Slice prosciutto into strips that are 1 inch long and 1/4 inch wide.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water to stop the cooking process.
• Mix oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a jar. Put the lid on the jar and shake into an emulsion.
• Place tortellini, prosciutto, Gorgonzola cheese, bell peppers, and onion in a large bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over the top and toss lightly with 2 large spoons. Enjoy immediately or allow the flavors to meld for 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

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• In large bowl, toss lettuce and onion with enough vinaigrette (see separate recipe to moisten.
• Place on large platter. Top with Gorgonzola, prosciutto, olives and pepperoncini.

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• Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, beat vinaigrette ingredients with whisk until well blended; set aside.
• Place prosciutto on rack in baking pan with sides. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove from oven.
• Meanwhile, toss arugula with vinaigrette.
• To make each salad, place 1 cup arugula on serving plate. Sprinkle with cheese and almonds. Arrange orange sections in circle on top. Sprinkle with chopped dates. Place 1 crisp prosciutto slice on top. Arrange 4 date quarters around edge of plate.

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• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms, onions, bell pepper and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in prosciutto, basil, oregano and salt. Stir in pasta and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

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• Saute the prosciutto in wok or fry pan until just beginning to get crisp, remove& set aside.
• Add garlic rosemary and 2 tbsp water to the pan and stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Add beans and 1/3 cup water, season with salt& Pepper, cover and cook apprx 4 minutes or until the beans are heated through but still crisp.
• Arrange beans on a heated platter and sprinkle the proscuitto on top garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary- Serve.