1 cup (250 ml) ricotta cheese
1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped parsley
1/4 lb (100 g) prosciutto (thinly sliced Italian cured ham), finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 Tbs (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
4 Tbs (60 ml) olive oil
18 medium-sized mushroom caps
2 oz (50 g) mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 in (5 mm) pieces
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl combine the ricotta, parsley, prosciutto, salt, pepper, and
the lemon juice and mix until thoroughly combined. Heat the olive oil in a
large, heavy skillet over high heat and fry the mushroom caps for about 2
minutes on each side, until lightly browned. Remove from the heat. Fill the
mushroom caps with the ricotta mixture and top each with some of the
mozzarella
pieces. Arrange in a shallow baking dish and bake in the center of a 400F
(200C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the filling begins to bubble. Brown the
tops under a hot broiler for about 30 seconds. Serve immediately. Serves 4
to 6
as an appetizer or first course.
