Meat, Italy
Bombette pugliesi with grilled vegetables
Bombette pugliesi are pork rolls stuffed with cheese and herbs, served with grilled vegetables. This easy recipe for 4 serves takes 45 minutes and costs €3.50 per person. The key is flattening the pork slices well so they roll easily and cook quickly without drying out.
Bombette, little pork rolls stuffed with cheese and herbs, grilled with vegetables.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost per person
- €3.50
- Calories per person
- 540 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
- Season
- Summer, Spring
- The kids
- They generally like it
Bombette turn a simple slice of pork into something worth rolling up. The thin cutlet wraps around a stick of melting cheese, seasoned with garlic and parsley, then cooks over high heat until the outside is charred and the inside stays gooey. What you get is a simple balance, tender meat, a stretchy cheese center, and the light char of grilled vegetables on the side.
This is a spring or summer dish, perfect for a Sunday evening when you have a bit of time to roll the bombette calmly, or even a weeknight once you've got the hang of it. Kids generally love these little stuffed rolls, and the grilled vegetables on the side go down without a fight, especially with a drizzle of olive oil on top. Mon Chou keeps this recipe for nights when you want something different without spending hours in the kitchen.
The ingredients
Butcher
- Thin pork slices (shoulder or belly) 12
Dairy
- Caciocavallo or mozzarella 150 g
Fruits and vegetables
- Flat leaf parsley 4 sprigs
- Garlic 1 cloves
- Zucchini 2
- Eggplant 1
- Red bell pepper 2
Pantry
- Olive oiloften in the pantry 4 tbsp
- Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
- Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch
Allergens Lactose
The step by step recipe
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Flatten the pork slices between two sheets of parchment paper and season. 5 min
Use the bottom of a saucepan if you don't have a meat mallet.
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Cut the cheese into sticks, place one on each slice with the chopped parsley and garlic, and roll tightly. 8 min
Secure each roll with a toothpick so it doesn't open up.
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Cut the vegetables into slices, brush them with oil and grill them in a pan or in the oven. 15 min
Cook them over high heat, they should be charred, not soggy.
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Cook the bombette in a pan or on a grill, turning them. 12 min
Don't pierce them, the cheese needs to stay inside.
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Serve the bombette over the grilled vegetables, with a drizzle of olive oil. 2 min
A bit of lemon zest on top brightens the whole dish.
Our tips to get it right
- Pick thin, even slices of pork, pork shoulder or belly work well since they stay moist during cooking.
- Roll the bombette tightly before securing them with a toothpick, a loose roll lets the cheese leak out while cooking.
- Cook the bombette over high heat in short bursts, turning often, rather than low and slow, to keep the meat tender.
The variations
- Swap the pork for thin turkey cutlets, the rolls stay moist and cook just as fast.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the meat with wide grilled eggplant slices rolled around the cheese.
- For kids in a hurry, make smaller rolls and cut the vegetables into cubes instead of slices, they're easier to eat that way.
What to serve it with
- Italian bread to soak up the olive oil
- A lemony arugula salad
- A light red wine from Puglia
Storage
Bombette keep for 2 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. You can freeze them raw, once rolled, and cook them straight from frozen with a few extra minutes of cooking time. Reheat leftovers in a pan over low heat so the meat doesn't dry out.
Questions about this dish
Can you prepare bombette ahead of time?
Yes, you can roll and skewer them several hours ahead, then keep them covered in the refrigerator. All that's left to do is cook them at the last minute.
What cheese can replace caciocavallo?
Mozzarella works very well, pick the firmest version you can find so it doesn't melt out too much during cooking. A mild provolone also works.
How do you keep the cheese from leaking out while cooking?
Roll the slices tightly and secure each bombetta with a toothpick. Also avoid piercing them with a fork while they cook.
Can bombette be baked instead of pan fried?
Yes, arrange them on a baking sheet and cook in a hot oven, turning halfway through. They'll be less charred than in a pan but just as gooey inside.
How long does it take to make a Bombette pugliesi with grilled vegetables?
Count 45 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.
How many calories are in a Bombette pugliesi with grilled vegetables?
About 540 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.
How much does a Bombette pugliesi with grilled vegetables cost?
About €3.50 per serving, or €14.00 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.
What allergens does this recipe contain?
This recipe contains lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.
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