Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Some recipes call for blanching asparagus first before roasting or tossing with olive oil and seasonings, but I must ask, why?! It seems like a lot of wasted water, heat, and dishwashing effort. The beauty of this is that the prosciutto provides all the fat and flavor you need for the asparagus.
Ingredients
- fresh asparagus washed and trimmed of the woody stems
- enough prosciutto to wrap the asparagus estimate about 1 slice per 2-3 spears
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Wrap 2-3 asparagus spears with a slice of prosciutto. Place on baking sheet with the prosciutto "seam" side down. Repeat with all the asparagus and prosciutto.
- Pop baking sheet into oven for about 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is faintly charred and tender.
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Notes
** There is no need to "oil" the baking sheet because the fat that renders from the prosciutto will be enough. The same idea applies to salt, though I have no problem hitting the finished asparagus with extra salt before serving.