Prosciutto, mozzarella and sage pizza rolls – Rotoli di prosciutto, mozzarella e salvia
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
$9-11 total*
4-6 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fresh or store-bought pizza dough
- 3-4 thin slices of prosciutto
- 1 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese
- 10-12 sage leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
All-purpose flour, for dusting
Preparation
If refrigerated, let the pizza dough sit out at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and position an oven rack in the lower part of the oven.
Cut in slices the mozzarella and set to drain on a colander or paper towel. Pat all over with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Lightly dust a working surface with flour and, with the help of a rolling pin, roll out the pizza dough to a 12 to 14-inch diameter circle (or if rectangle, 10 inches wide and 12 inches long).
Arrange the prosciutto over the dough in a single layer, leaving about a 1/2-inch border at the edges (or at the top and bottom, if rectangle). Put the mozzarella slices and the sage leaves over the prosciutto. Sprinkle with some salt.
Take 1 end of the circle and roll the dough up into a thin cylinder. If working with a rectangular dough, place the long side closer to you and, from there, roll up the dough tightly into a cylinder. Pinch to close the seam.
Cut the cylinder crosswise with a sharp knife into 12-13 pieces (about 1-inch thick). Transfer the rolls cut-side up to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges are crispy.
Allow the rolls to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips & notes
- Use the mozzarella packed in water. It is the best! Just make sure to remove the excess moisture as described.
- I use the prosciutto produced in Italy (I buy it at Eataly) as I don’t particularly like any flavored prosciutto that I found in other stores. But the choice is up to you!
- Once cooled, leftover rolls can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These rolls are delicious also if served cold!
* Price range estimated from local markets and supermarkets (it can change according to season, location and product quality)
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