ROASTED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO (3 WAYS)
Roasted asparagus, salty prosciutto – endless possibilities! Serve them cool for a refreshing bite, bake the bundles for a crispy twist, or add a layer of cream cheese for extra richness.
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus (about 15-20 stalks, trimmed)
- 1 tbsp virgin olive oil
- Salt (optional – I find the prosciutto salty enough and didn’t use it)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 to 8 paper-thin slices prosciutto (halved lengthwise)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Snap the dry stem ends off of each asparagus and place on a heavy baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt (go easy on it) and pepper, and toss. Roast until the asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Wrap each asparagus with 1 piece (about 1/2 a slice) of prosciutto, exposing tips. Arrange on a platter and serve at room temperature.
Notes
Alternatives:
- Wrap the asparagus with prosciutto prior to baking it. Then bake for 15 minutes as per the recipe.
- Spread cream cheese over each piece of prosciutto before wrapping the asparagus inside it. Then bake for 15 minutes as per the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 16mgVitamin A: 3IUCalcium: 0.4mgIron: 0.05mg
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