Italia a tavola-Boletus-Funghi al Prosciutto

Funghi Al Prosciutto

Ingredients for 4 servings:

18 oz of Porcini (Boletus)

9 oz of prosciutto cotto, or ham, cut in 5 slices and diced

1 garlic clove finely minced

1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

2 oz of butter

¼ cup of Italian parsley, finely minced

salt, pepper

Put the butter in a large pan at low heat until it melts; then throw in the mushrooms well cleaned and cut in thick pieces, the ham, the onions and garlic. Let everything cook on a live fire for a few minutes, add salt, pepper, lower the heat, cover the pan and let cook for about 20 minutes in the water produced by the mushrooms;

stir frequently. When ready, put in a serving bowl and add the parsley.

They make an excellent side dish to roast beef or rice.