Vegetable Dishes

Asparagus Spears Wrapped with Prosciutto

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches of thin Asparagus Spears
  • ½ lb. Prosciutto thinly sliced
  • shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp EVOO
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Bring salted water in large heavy pot to a boil.

Par boil asparagus spears for 3 minutes until bright green. Remove and place into a chilled bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain and let dry a bit.

Toss with EVOO and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Wrap 5 or 6 spears with prochutto slices and place onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.

Broil for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly browned.

Arrange on a platter and serve with shaved Parmesan cheese.