Name: Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus, preferably thick spears; 3 to 3 1/2 ounces sliced prosciutto; 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil; Ground black pepper; Lemon zest, optional; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Thin spears of Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, roasted in the oven until crisp, is such an easy way to make your asparagus side dish extra special. It's a great recipe to have on hand for Easter, Mother's Day, graduation parties, or really any spring meal!

20 min total 10 min prep 10 min cook 6 90 cal

Ingredients

6 serv.

1 pound asparagus, preferably thick spears
3 to 3 1/2 ounces sliced prosciutto
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
Ground black pepper
Lemon zest, optional
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

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1 Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2 Rinse and pat dry the asparagus. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. Set asparagus spears aside.
3 Cut prosciutto slices in half down their length. Wrap each spear of asparagus with one strip of sliced prosciutto. Tug the prosciutto a little as you wrap it around the asparagus to give it tension. This helps to ensure that the prosciutto wraps around the asparagus tightly. Lay the wrapped asparagus spears on the lined sheet pan.
4 Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper on top.
5 Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. When done, the asparagus will be bright green and easily pierced with a fork, and the prosciutto will be crisped around the edges.
6 Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter. Top with lemon zest and freshly grated parmesan cheese, if using. Serve immediately while hot.