Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

By mmflagg

Delicate, succulent asparagus is the perfect foil for salty prociutto. Dan be assembled early in the day and baked at the last minute.

Ingredients

• 24 spears thick asparagus - trimmed and peeled
• 12 slices (5oz) thin prosciutto
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a 5-quart Cutch oven, heat 3 quarts water to boiling over high heat. Add asparagus; cook 3 minutes to blanch. Drain; rinse with cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Working in batches, spread out prosciutto on cutting board; cut each slice lengthwise in half and separate slightly. Evenly sprinkle 1 tsp parmesan on each prosciutto strip. Place 1 asparagus spear at end of 1 strip; wrap prosciutto in spiral along length of asparagus (don't cover tip). Transfer to jelly-roll pan. Repeat with all ingredients. Sprinkle with pepper. If not serving right away, cover and refrigerate up to one day.

Bake 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Arrange on platter and serve warm.