prosciutto
noun
pro·sciut·to
prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tō 
plural prosciutti
prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tē
or prosciuttos
or prosciuttos
: dry-cured salted Italian ham usually sliced thin
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The specials ranged from $9 for a margherita pizza to $14 for one topped with prosciutto and gobs of burrata cheese, pictured above.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
The Figgy Piggy has fig jam, mozzarella, prosciutto, goat cheese and arugula with a balsamic glaze.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Our layered panini, made with prosciutto, basil, tomato, and fresh mozzarella, were also fantastic.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Then move on to the main event, the pizza pies, with the likes of the Bianca Parma topped with arugula, parmesan and prosciutto.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
The Figgy Piggy has fig jam, mozzarella, prosciutto, goat cheese and arugula with a balsamic glaze.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Our layered panini, made with prosciutto, basil, tomato, and fresh mozzarella, were also fantastic.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Then move on to the main event, the pizza pies, with the likes of the Bianca Parma topped with arugula, parmesan and prosciutto.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Prosciutto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosciutto. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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