Italian Appetizers Recipes - Prosciuto-Wrapped Mozzarella

Ingredients   

• 4 1 3/4-ounce or two 4-ounce batls fresh mozzarella cheese

• 8 thin slices prosciutto (about 5 1/2 ounces)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 cup bottled spaghetti sauce, warmed

• Snipped fresh basil

• Snipped fresh tarragon

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Method:

1. Cut the mozzarella balls in half or cut the 4-ounce balls into quarters. Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each mozzarella piece.

2. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Place wrapped mozzarella in skillet; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until prosciutto is lightly browned and mozzarella softens, turning frequently.

3. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the warmed spaghetti sauce onto the center of each of eight small warmed plates; sprinkle with basil and tarragon.

4. Set a hot wrapped mozzarella piece in the sauce on each plate. Serve immediately.