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Asparagus Packets

5 star rating
 

 

Photo by: Katy Stovall

Tender spears of asparagus baked with parmesan and rolled in Italian air cured ham.
 

Ingredients

  • 24 stalks asparagus, trimmed and cleaned
  • 1/8 ts salt
  • 1/8 ts black pepper
  • 1/4 ts dried italian seasoning
  • 2 tb grated Parmesan
  • 8 slices thinly sliced prosciutto
 
Method

1. Steam asparagus on top of boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. 2. In bowl, toss asparagus with salt, pepper, seasoning and Parmesan. 3. Heat oven to 425 degrees. 4. Spread 1 slice prosciutto onto work surface. Roll up 3-4 asparagus stalks on prosciutto. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining asparagus and prosciutto. 5. Bake in 425 degree oven for 10 minutes. Serve warm.

 

Notes: If making ahead, cook recipe as noted; cover, refrigerate a few hours. Reheat gently in oven or microwave.

 

Number of Servings: 8

 

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