Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Crisp, salty prosciutto wrapped around tenderroasted asparagus spears, ready in under 30 minutes with just two mainingredients and a hot oven.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 5-6 slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Blackpepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment, or set a wire rack inside the pan.
- Pat the trimmed asparagus completely dry with a towel and toss lightly with olive oil.
- Wrap each spear with a half-slice of prosciutto in a loose spiral, leaving the tip exposed, and place seam-side down on the pan with space between each bundle.
- Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until the prosciutto is crisp and the asparagus is tender with a slight bend.
- Season with black pepper and serve right away, with balsamic reduction or a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan. Crowded spears trap steam and the prosciutto stays soft instead of crisping.