Angela’s Italian Recipe for Polenta with Prosciutto, Zucchini and Squa

Polenta with Prosciutto, Zucchini and Squash (Gluten-Free)

Polenta with Prosciutto, Zucchini and Squash (Gluten-Free)

(Polenta con Prosciutto, Zucchine e Zucca)

Ingredients:

8 slices of prosciutto
1 medium Zucchini sliced thin
1/2 squash peeled and sliced thin
1/2 small red onion sliced thin
1 clove garlic pulverized then minced.
Pinch Oregano
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Extra virgin olive oil
1 cup polenta
2 cups vegetable broth

Directions:

Cut the squash, zucchini, onion and prosciutto in long narrow thin lengths.

Prepare polenta according to the package directions, but substituting vegetable broth for water.

Meanwhile in a 12" skillet, pour the olive oil, heat to medium, and when pan is hot add squash pieces.

Let the squash brown on both sides, cook about 3-5 minutes on each side, then add remaining ingredients and saute until all the vegetables are cooked through and zucchini starts to turn translucent, about 10-12 minutes.

Serve on hot polenta with a little drizzled olive oil or fresh grated Parmigiano cheese over the top.

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