Italian Snacks and Light Meals Recipes - Ham and Anchovy Rolls (Prosciutto e Acciughe Arrotolate) Recipe

 

Ingredients

• 5ml/1 tsp olive oil

• 4 large round crusty rolls

• 25g/2 tbsp unsalted (sweet) butter

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 50g/2 oz mushrooms, chopped

• 100g/4 oz prosciutto, chopped

• 25g/1/2 small can ancho0vuy fillets, drained and chopped

• 1 egg beaten

• 30ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 75g/3 oz Mozzarella cheese, chopped

• 1 tomato, sliced in four

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Method:

1. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Cut a small slice from the top of each roll and carefully hollow out the centre of the bread with a teaspoon.

2. Place the top and inside of the rolls into a food processor and blend to make breadcrumbs. Remove to a bowl and set aside.

3. Heat the butter and fry the onion for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and fry for a further 3 minutes.

4. Transfer to a bowl and add the prosciutto and anchovy fillets. Blend in the egg and parsley and season with the pepper.

5. Add half the cheese and spoon the stuffing into the rolls. Top with a slice of tomato and the remaining cheese.

6. Bake in a preheated oven at 200C/400F/gar mark 6 for 10 minutes until the tops are brown.