Best 7 Colorful Spinach And Prosciutto Side Recipes

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Are you looking for a vibrant and flavorful side dish to complement your next meal? Look no further than this colorful spinach and prosciutto side dish. This delightful recipe combines the earthy flavor of fresh spinach, the salty and savory taste of prosciutto, and a tangy dressing to create a dish that is both visually appealing and packed with flavor. Whether you're serving it as a side for chicken, fish, or pasta, this easy-to-make dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PROSCIUTTO AND SPINACH PINWHEELS



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h25m

Yield 20 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large red bell pepper
2 sheets puff pastry dough (often sold in 17 or 18-ounce packages containing 2 (9 or 10-inch) square sheets puff pastry)
8 slices prosciutto ham
12 leaves fresh spinach
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar
1/8 cup Parmesan
2 eggs, beaten for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the pepper in a roasting pan and roast in the oven, checking every 15 minutes, and turning with tongs until the skin is fully wrinkled and charred black. When the peppers is done, use tongs to put it into a ziptop bag which (for safety reasons) you have resting on a plate - (Remember, it is volcanically hot!). Carefully zip the bag shut, and allow the pepper to sweat for 5 minutes. Use oven mitts to prevent getting burned while you handle the bag in the next step of sliding the pepper from the bag into a bowl filled with a couple of inches of ice water. You can then use your fingers to work quickly to slip off and discard the skin of the pepper while it is in the water. You will be left with a beautifully cooked red pepper with a wonderful color. Cut open the pepper and remove seeds. Slice it into strips and set aside.
  • Roll out each puff pastry sheet and on the surface of each of the 2 sheets evenly arrange 4 slices of prosciutto ham, 6 spinach leaves, half of the red pepper strips, 1/8-cup Cheddar, and 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Roll up the dough "jelly roll" style into a log (so the cross-section of the roll will be a spiral design, the "pinwheel"). Place the logs in the freezer for 50 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove "pinwheel" logs and from freezer and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices and place on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash. Bake until golden brown, approximately 15 minutes.

COLORFUL SPINACH AND PROSCIUTTO SIDE



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Great colorful side dish that's easy to make and bursting with flavor. You can also sprinkle some of your favorite Italian cheese on top when finished.

Provided by KeriLee

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 (6.5 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
1 tablespoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the spinach, prosciutto, red peppers and artichoke hearts. Season with garlic powder. Cook and stir for 15 minutes, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1261.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

PROSCIUTTO CARBONARA WITH SPINACH



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This lighter carbonara makes a quick comfort food meal during warmer weather. Prosciutto takes the place of traditional guanciale, and stirring in a handful of nutritious baby spinach makes it a commendable choice for a weeknight dinner.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 ounces prosciutto, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
2 large eggs, plus 2 yolks
1 ounce Pecorino Romano, grated (1/4 cup), plus more for serving
12 ounces rigatoni
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
5 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil and half of prosciutto over medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until prosciutto is crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels; crumble. In a bowl, whisk together whole eggs, yolks, and cheese.
  • Cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water 1 minute less than package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain. Slowly whisk 1/4 cup pasta water into egg mixture. Add pasta and spinach to skillet, then slowly add egg mixture to pasta.
  • Stir constantly over low heat until sauce thickens and clings evenly to pasta and spinach wilts slightly, 3 to 5 minutes; add more pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce. Stir in all prosciutto. Serve with more cheese and pepper.

SPINACH SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PERSIMMON



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This colorful salad, a mix of spinach, sweet persimmon, prosciutto and plenty of Parmesan-laced croutons, is satisfying enough for a light dinner. Or serve it as a somewhat unusual first course. Make sure to add enough oil and vinegar at the end to just coat the spinach, but not weigh the leaves down. The croutons can be made the day before; store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, weekday, main course, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more to taste
2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
2 cups cubed, day-old bread, preferably from a crusty, whole-wheat or sourdough loaf
2/3 cup coarsely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, more to taste
2 quarts fresh spinach
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into strips
1 firm fuyu persimmon, trimmed, quartered and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly colored, about 2 minutes. Place bread in a bowl. Toss with the warm oil and garlic cloves, cheese and, 1/4 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Arrange croutons on a large baking sheet. Toast, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
  • In a large bowl, combine spinach, prosciutto, persimmon, and croutons. Add dressing and toss well. Taste and add more seasonings, oil and/or vinegar if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 308, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 986 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SPINACH, RICOTTA, AND PROSCIUTTO CANNELLONI



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Categories     Egg     Herb     Bake     Parmesan     Ricotta     Spinach     Winter     Prosciutto     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6 as an entrée

Number Of Ingredients 9

two 10-ounce boxes frozen chopped spinach
a 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 5 ounces)
3 large eggs
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped fine
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves (preferably flat-leafed)
ten 7-inch squares instant (no boil) lasagne*
about 6 cups Winter Tomato Sauce
*available at specialty foods shops and many supermarkets

Steps:

  • Cook spinach according to package instructions and drain well. Squeeze spinach dry by handfuls and chop fine. In a bowl stir together spinach, ricotta, 1 cup Parmesan, eggs, prosciutto, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and oil a 13-by 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl of cold water soak lasagne squares until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain squares and pat dry between paper towels.
  • Spread 1 cup of tomato sauce on bottom of prepared dish. Working with 1 square at a time, spread about 1/3 cup filling along one edge and roll up to enclose filling, leaving ends open.
  • Arrange cannelloni as formed, seam sides down, in one layer in dish. Spoon 2 cups sauce evenly over cannelloni, covering them, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.
  • Bake cannelloni in middle of oven 30 minutes and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve cannelloni with remaining tomato sauce, heated.

COLORFUL SPINACH AND PROSCIUTTO SIDE



Colorful Spinach and Prosciutto Side image

Great colorful side dish that's easy to make and bursting with flavor. You can also sprinkle some of your favorite Italian cheese on top when finished.

Provided by KeriLee

Categories     Greens Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 (6.5 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
1 tablespoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the spinach, prosciutto, red peppers and artichoke hearts. Season with garlic powder. Cook and stir for 15 minutes, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1261.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

PROSCIUTTO, SPINACH, AND PASTA CASSEROLE



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I love pasta! And this recipe is wonderful. I adapted the recipe from BHG to add more vegetables. Hope you enjoy it as we did!

Provided by Redsie

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces packaged dried orecchiette or 8 ounces ziti pasta
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges or 5 medium leeks, sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin wedges
10 mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
1 3/4 cups skim milk
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 ounces prosciutto, cut into thin bite-size strips
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • Drain pasta; rinse pasta with cold water. Drain again.
  • In a large saucepan melt margarine or butter.
  • Add onions or leeks, bell pepper, mushroms and garlic.
  • Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour and aniseed.
  • Add the milk and chicken broth all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta, spinach, and prosciutto.
  • Spoon the mixture into a 2-quart casserole.
  • Cover and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
  • Let stand about 5 minutes.
  • To serve, stir gently and top with chopped tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.4, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 187.4, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.7, Protein 14.8

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender spinach: Wilted or limp spinach will not taste as good and will not hold up well when cooked.
  • Wash the spinach thoroughly: Be sure to rinse the spinach well to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Cook the spinach until it is just wilted: Overcooked spinach will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use high-quality prosciutto: The better the quality of the prosciutto, the better the dish will taste.
  • Serve the spinach immediately: This dish is best served fresh and hot.

Conclusion:

Colorful Spinach and Prosciutto is a simple but elegant side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your spinach garlicky or cheesy, or you want to add a bit of spice, this recipe is a great starting point. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give Colorful Spinach and Prosciutto a try. You won't be disappointed!

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