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prosciutto asparagus

A simple and elegant side dish featuring tender asparagus wrapped in salty prosciutto, roasted to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.25 lb thin asparagus spears tough ends trimmed
  • 0.25 tsp extra virgin olive oil spray
  • fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 4 slices thin sliced prosciutto 2 oz

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly spritz asparagus spears with extra virgin olive oil. Season with fresh cracked pepper and divide into 4 bundles.
  3. Gather 1/4 of the asparagus spears and use a slice of prosciutto to wrap each bundle. Place on a baking dish, seam side down.
  4. Repeat with remaining asparagus and prosciutto. Arrange on the baking dish and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until asparagus is tender-crisp.

Notes

This recipe is perfect as a side dish for holidays or weeknight meals.