Brussels sprouts à la Lombarde
Brussels sprouts cooked on the side, strips of ham, tomato sauce and Mascarpone cheese.
13 K 3/5 (2 reviews)
1 hour 15 min.
Easy
12 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: December 13th 2023
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
6 lb + 9.6 oz Brussels sprouts - 2
6 slices ham - 3
3 shallots - 4
9 tablespoons olive oil - 5
1 lb + 5.1 oz tomato sauce (for pizzas) - 6
1 lb + 10.4 oz Mascarpone - 7
salt - 8
pepper
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 1 hour 15 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 40 min.
Stage 2 - 2 min.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, pour in 9 tablespoons olive oil and when hot, add the shallot, salt and pepper.
Cook for 1 minute without browning.
Cook for 1 minute without browning.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Add the ham and cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Add 1 lb + 5.1 oz tomato sauce (for pizzas), mix well and wait for it to boil.
Stage 7 - 8 min.
Add 1 lb + 10.4 oz Mascarpone, stir well and wait for the mixture to return to the boil.
Stage 8 - 10 min.
Finish with the cooked Brussels sprouts, mix well, lower the heat and allow to thicken gently to your liking.
Check the seasoning and serve.
Check the seasoning and serve.
Remarks
Use the ham of your choice, white, dry or smoked. You'll see from the photos that I used white and dry ham.
If you don't have tomato sauce, replace it with a tablespoon of tomato paste and increase the mascarpone by half.
If you don't have tomato sauce, replace it with a tablespoon of tomato paste and increase the mascarpone by half.
Keeping: A few days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 280 RDI=110 % | 620 RDI=60 % | 980 RDI=150 % | 7,330 RDI=370 % | 30,690 RDI: 370 % |
| Per 100 g | 5 RDI=2 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 150 RDI=8 % | 630 RDI: 8 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=9 % | 50 RDI=5 % | 80 RDI=10 % | 610 RDI=30 % | 2,560 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 25.15 €
- Per person : 2.10 €
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Brussels sprouts
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Mascarpone
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Olive oil
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