Easy Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
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Easy Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Description
Easy Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Recipe pairs fresh asparagus trimmed of woody ends with thin slices of prosciutto wrapped from base to tip. Baking at a high temperature crisps the prosciutto while the asparagus inside softens but keeps some bite. Olive oil applied under the spears aids even roasting and crispness. The prosciutto adds a salty, savory layer that contrasts with the bright, earthy green asparagus. Flipping the spears during baking encourages even texture and browning.
This dish is suitable as an appetizer or vegetable accompaniment to a meal, combining minimal ingredients to showcase the natural flavors. It can be served immediately once hot from the oven to maintain crisp prosciutto textures, optionally seasoned with ground black pepper.
When substituting with bacon, thin-sliced bacon is recommended, and about twice the prosciutto quantity will be required. Wrapping each asparagus spear with a whole slice of prosciutto is an alternate method, increasing prosciutto coverage with a doubled quantity.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus woody pieces trimmed, fresh
- 4 ounces prosciutto
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F degrees.
- Wash and trim the woody ends of each asparagus stalk and set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Drizzle oil over the foil or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Wrap each asparagus spear with prosciutto. Wrap tightly from the bottom of the asparagus to the tip. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes (depending on the thickness of the spears), flipping the spears every 5 minutes. Bake until prosciutto is crispy.
- Serve immediately. Season with ground black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Thin-sliced bacon can replace prosciutto; use 8 ounces of prosciutto to wrap 16 asparagus stalks if you want one full slice per spear.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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