Name: Pumpkin, mozzarella and prosciutto parcels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 500 gram queensland blue or jap pumpkin, peeled, cut into 2cm thick slices; 4 slice 1cm thick mozzarella; 4 slice prosciutto; 1 tablespoon oil; 1/4 cup sage or basil leaves salad, to serve

Pumpkin, mozzarella and prosciutto parcels

Classic and delicious combination of fresh pumpkin, creamy mozzarella and tangy crispy prosciutto topped with crisp sage leaves creates a simple but sophisticated starter or side dish.

Makes 4 Item

Prep

15M

Cook

10M

Total

25M

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Ingredients

500 gram queensland blue or jap pumpkin, peeled, cut into 2cm thick slices

4 slice 1cm thick mozzarella

4 slice prosciutto

1 tablespoon oil

1/4 cup sage or basil leaves salad, to serve

Method

1.Cook pumpkin in a microwave or steam over simmering water for 6 minutes, until tender but firm. Set aside to cool.

2.Place a piece of pumpkin on a flat surface. Top with mozzarella and another piece of pumpkin. Season to taste and wrap a slice of prosciutto around to form a parcel. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make four parcels.

3.Heat oil in a large frying pan on high. Add pumpkin parcels and sage leaves and cook for 2 minutes each side, until sage leaves and prosciutto are crisp and mozzarella begins to soften.

4.Top parcels with sage leaves and serve with salad.

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