There are so many different ways to use prosciutto—whether it be for a starter, side or main dish. Learn how to cook prosciutto 30 different ways here.
25 Ways to Use Prosciutto
Penne alla Vodka
This easy and impressive pasta is always on the menu when my husband and I have new friends over for dinner. Years later, they’ve asked me to make this Penne alla Vodka recipe again. —Cara Langer, Overland Park, Kansas
Here are a few other basic pasta recipes everyone should know how to make.
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Raspberry Sauce
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
Grilling the prosciutto with the asparagus gives this dish a salty crunch that’s perfect for dipping into a sweet glaze. When a delicious appetizer is this easy to prepare, you owe it to yourself to try it! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 asparagus spear with 1-1/2 teaspoons sauce: 50 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
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Prosciutto Pasta Toss
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love quick, simple dishes, and this pasta with prosciutto and peas is one of my favorites. I prepare a tossed green salad while the pasta cooks and serve up a lovely light supper in minutes! —Laura Murphy-Ogden, Charlotte, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 461 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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Arugula Pizza
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Arugula Pizza is great served as an appetizer for get-togethers with family or friends. My girlfriends and I love it because it has that sophisticated gourmet touch, and it’s healthy, too! This also serves four as a main course. —Annette Riva, Naperville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces : 204 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
Pizza lovers, rejoice! We have plenty more pizza recipes that’ll make you say, “That’s a’more!”
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Fried Prosciutto Tortellini
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My take on Italian street food, these fried tortellini are crunchy, gooey good. For the sauce, use the best quality tomatoes you can find. —Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 48 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
(Psst! We have an air-fryer version of this recipe, too.)
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Prosciutto and Peas
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This peas and prosciutto dish has a delicious, slightly salty flavor. Even the pea haters will like this one! —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 122 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.
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Green Chile Prosciutto Appetizers
Total Time
25 min
Servings
14 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
I created these prosciutto appetizers for my husband who enjoys green chiles. He loves these rolls so much he could eat a whole pan! —Paula McHargue, Richmond, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 98 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Fig, Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Panini
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A taste of this sandwich whisks you to the Italian countryside. It combines sweet honey, dried figs, tangy goat cheese, nutty Asiago and salty prosciutto. We often pack it in our picnic basket for summer or fall outings. —Maria Brennan, Middlebury, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 572 calories, 31g fat (18g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1144mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein.
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Prosciutto-Pesto Breakfast Strata
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’d never tried prosciutto before this recipe, and it instantly made me a die-hard fan! The layers of flavor in this dish are brilliant, making it well worth the time and a must for your recipe box. —Vicki Anderson, Farmington, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 440 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 1215mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Honeydew & Prosciutto Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For parties, I turn melon and prosciutto into an easy salad with a honey mustard dressing. To add zip, stir in fresh basil and mint. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 186 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat.
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Chicken-Prosciutto Pinwheels in Wine Sauce
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We host a large group for holiday meals, and these pinwheels always go over well alongside the regular dishes. I often double this recipe and use two 13×9-in. pans. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
3 pinwheels: 581 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 227mg cholesterol, 827mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 48g protein.
12/25
Prosciutto & Cheddar Breakfast Biscuits
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my family visits, I love to make my nephew Robbie happy by making any breakfast with pork and cheese. I created this as a twist on the traditional breakfast sandwich. —Kelly Boe, Whiteland, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 389 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 226mg cholesterol, 969mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
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Antipasto Bake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Stuffed with savory meats and cheeses, these hearty antipasto squares would satisfy an entire offensive line! The dish comes together quickly and bakes in under an hour, making it the perfect party bring-along. Introducing the all-stars in this ooey gooey appetizer: salami, Swiss, pepperoni, Colby-Monterey Jack, prosciutto and provolone. A crisp topping finishes it off. —Brea Barclay, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 229 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.
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Roasted Asparagus Risotto
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe’s wow factor makes it perfect for special occasions. To save time, the asparagus and prosciutto can be roasting while the rice cooks on the stovetop. They’ll be ready to stir into the risotto by the time the rice is done. —Deonna Mazur, Buffalo, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 311 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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Braciole
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In our family braciole was served as a special treat for birthdays and holidays. It was Grandma’s specialty and the preparation was time-consuming. When the meat and sauce were fully cooked, Grandma called us into the kitchen to watch her lift the big braciole roll from the sauce to the cutting board to slice it. The pinwheels of meat, laid side by side on the platter, topped with Grandma’s delicious sauce, made a colorful picture. —Cookie Curci, San Jose, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 332 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1057mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.
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Prosciutto Egg Panini
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With mustard, maple syrup, prosciutto and eggs, this is a yummy twist on the usual bacon-and-egg sandwich. Your family will agree that this is one breakfast worth waking up for! —Erin Renouf Mylroie, Santa Clara, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 sandwich: 228 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat.
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Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This elevated pasta with prosciutto and peas will make your guests think you spent all day in the kitchen. It’s the perfect holiday dish without a lot of work. —Amy White, Manchester, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 220 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 629mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein.
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Prosciutto Breadsticks
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Pair these breadsticks with your favorite pasta or egg dish. They’re a tasty brunch substitute for bacon and toast. —Maria Regakis, Saugus, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 breadstick: 86 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
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Open-Faced Prosciutto and Egg Sandwich
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love breakfast at any time of the day in my house. I came up with this healthy egg sandwich as something new for brinner (aka breakfast for dinner), but they’re fabulous no matter when you serve them. —Casey Galloway, Columbia, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 open-faced sandwich: 531 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 221mg cholesterol, 1563mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.
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Sage & Prosciutto Pinwheels
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love, love, love to make appetizers and I especially like this recipe because I can make the rolls ahead, freeze them, and then slice and bake when needed. —Kate Dampier, Quail Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 90 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Apple ‘n’ Prosciutto Sandwiches
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Prepared on an indoor grill, this apple prosciutto sandwich are spread with homemade rosemary pesto. They’re wonderful on a cool day with a bowl of butternut squash soup. —Elizabeth Bennett, Mill Creek, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 336 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 668mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
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Creamy Prosciutto Pasta
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m always looking for dinners that I can put together quickly. I re-created a favorite pasta dish from an Italian restaurant by using grocery store convenience products. Add crusty bread and a salad for a complete meal. —Christine Ward, Austin, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 458 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 1188mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein.
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Prosciutto-Pepper Pork Chops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a dish that’s easy, fast and most importantly, delicious. Serve these prosciutto-stuffed pork chops with pasta salad for a satisfying meal. —Donna Prisco, Randolph, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop: 237 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Prosciutto Pinwheels
Total Time
35 min
Servings
20 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
Fancy-looking and filling, these sensational appetizers are a lot easier to make than they look. With just a few ingredients and our easy directions, it’ll be a snap! —Kaitlyn Benito, Everett, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetzier: 86 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.