Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

AuthorMelissa
DifficultyBeginner

Yummy brunch side for springtime! (Adapted from https://www.fifteenspatulas.com/parmigiano-prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus-spears)

Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins
Ingredients
 2 lbs asparagus (thick spears preferred)
 7 oz prosciutto slices (about 15 slices)
 8 oz Parmesan cheese, shredded
 olive oil, salt, black pepper, to taste
Directions
1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F

2

Wash, dry, and trim asparagus (cut just above where each spear turns green), and lay out individually.

3

Drizzle olive, salt and pepper over the top of the asparagus, then toss to coat.

4

Slice each piece of prosciutto in half lengthwise, resulting in two long strips of meat.

5

Sprinkle Parmesan over each slice of meat.

6

Starting with the asparagus diagonal on the slice of prosciutto, roll up each asparagus spear in the meat, then lay each spear on a baking sheet.

7

Bake the pan of asparagus for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and the asparagus is slightly tender.

Ingredients

Ingredients
 2 lbs asparagus (thick spears preferred)
 7 oz prosciutto slices (about 15 slices)
 8 oz Parmesan cheese, shredded
 olive oil, salt, black pepper, to taste

Directions

Directions
1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F

2

Wash, dry, and trim asparagus (cut just above where each spear turns green), and lay out individually.

3

Drizzle olive, salt and pepper over the top of the asparagus, then toss to coat.

4

Slice each piece of prosciutto in half lengthwise, resulting in two long strips of meat.

5

Sprinkle Parmesan over each slice of meat.

6

Starting with the asparagus diagonal on the slice of prosciutto, roll up each asparagus spear in the meat, then lay each spear on a baking sheet.

7

Bake the pan of asparagus for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and the asparagus is slightly tender.

Notes

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus