Asparagus With Prosciutto

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 12 jumbo asparagus spears (about 6 oz.)
• 1/2 cup good-quality extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 tbsp. kosher salt
• Coarsely ground black pepper
• 12 slices (about 3 oz.) thinly cut prosciutto di parma or speck
• Fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for grating

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat a baking sheet in a 550 oven.

2. Snap stems off asparagus, place in a bowl and toss with ¼ cup olive oil, salt and pepper.

3. Open oven and carefully spread asparagus in a single layer on baking sheet.

4. Bake until browned but still al dente, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; cool slightly.

5. Drape 1 slice of prosciutto in a semicircle on each plate and lay 1 asparagus spear on top. Add another slice of prosciutto; arrange another spear at alternate angle from the first. Repeat with 1 more spear and slice of prosciutto to create an irregular stack.

6. Drizzle each plate with 1 tbsp. of remaining oil, then sprinkle with pepper and cheese to taste.