Cabbage With Prosciutto Recipes

NAPA CABBAGE WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet, heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Add peas, cabbage, prosciutto, and zest and cook, stirring, 4 to 5 minutes, or until cabbage is wilted and tender. Remove skillet from heat and stir in lemon juice, Parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste.

CABBAGE WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Cut away and discard tough core of cabbage. Open up leaves and remove any remaining tough core.
• Bring enough water to a boil to cover cabbage. Add salt to taste. Add cabbage and when the water returns to a boil let cook 5 minutes. Drain well.
• Cut or chop cabbage into 2-inch cubes.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet or casserole and add onion and prosciutto. Cook, stirring, until wilted and add cabbage and cloves. Add the broth and black pepper. Bring to a boil and cover closely. Cook over moderate heat about 10 minutes.
• Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and remove from heat.

WHITE BEANS WITH CABBAGE, PASTA, AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Add the cabbage, bring back to a boil and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes; use a slotted spoon or small strainer to fish it out. Drain, and let sit. (You can shock it in a bowl of ice water to keep it on the crisp side but I prefer it soft.) When the water returns to a boil, add the pasta and cook until tender but firm; start checking after 7 minutes. Drain, reserving at least 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Return the pot to medium heat (no need to rinse it) and add the oil. When it is hot, add the leeks, celery and a heavy pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the thyme and prosciutto and stir until fragrant, just a minute or 2.
• Add the cabbage, beans and pasta. Add 1 cup of the reserved pasta or bean cooking liquid and cook, stirring once in a while, until the flavors blend and everything is hot, about 5 minutes more. If the mixture dries out, add a little liquid; it should be saucy but not soupy.
• Sprinkle with the cheese and toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve, passing more cheese at the table.