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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Name: Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb thick asparagus spears; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 lb thinly sliced prosciutto; 1 oz Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Crispy prosciutto clings to tender asparagus spears in this elegant Italian starter, with salty ham and nutty Parmigiano Reggiano playing off the vegetable's subtle earthiness. A quick roast transforms everything into a golden, savory bite that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together in just twenty minutes. Perfect for impressing guests or elevating a simple weeknight dinner.

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

20 minutes

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1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
2
Trim the tough and fibrous grayish-purple ends off the asparagus.
3
Place the asparagus spears on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat.
4
Lay the prosciutto slices out onto a cutting board. Slice each in half down the length of the slice, then grate a thin layer of Parmigiano Reggiano on top of all the prosciutto.
5
Roll each asparagus spear with the Parmigiano prosciutto, then arrange in a single layer on the sheet pan.
6
Bake for about 10 minutes (but check after 6-7 minutes because thicknesses will vary), until the asparagus is still somewhat firm but tender. It should limp slightly when picked up, or you can taste it to see if it's done to your liking.
7
Grate more Parmesan on top if desired, and enjoy!