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    Home · Recipes · Side Dishes · Asparagus Prosciutto Bundles

    August 29, 2017

    Asparagus Prosciutto Bundles

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    Five bundles of asparagus wrapped in prosciutto all lying flat on a white dish.

    A beautifully presented side dish featuring quick-roasted asparagus wrapped with prosciutto.

     

    This is one of those "I'm a fancy-pants and I know it," kind of side dishes and is best served when you want to show off your culinary goods. While the ingredients are simple, the flavor is divine. Roasting the asparagus brings out its natural sweetness, which pairs quite nicely with the salty prosciutto. Another lovely little contradiction at hand, the asparagus cooks to a perfect al dente, just tender enough, while the prosciutto crisps up on both sides, courtesy the baking rack. Serve alongside roasted poultry, pork or fish.

     

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    Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
    Prep Time
    12 mins
    Cook Time
    8 mins
    Total Time
    20 mins
     

    How to make perfectly cooked prosciutto-wrapped asparagus with ease!

    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Proscuitto-wrapped asparagus
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 65 kcal
    Author: Kelly Anthony
    Ingredients
    • 1 Bunch of Asparagus tough ends removed
    • 1 tbsp Olive Oil in a Small Bowl
    • ½ tsp Kosher Salt
    • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
    • 4-6 Thin Slices of Prosciutto cut vertically in half down the center
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 450° and have ready a rimmed baking sheet fitted with an oven-safe rack. You will also need 10-12 round toothpicks on standby. 
    2. Place 3-4 stalks of asparagus side-by-side, bottoms aligned and press tightly together. Gently, push the first toothpick through, about 1” from the bottom of the stalks, then another about 2” below the tip and an additional toothpick in the middle if necessary to secure them together. Repeat until all the stalks have been assembled into bundles.

    3. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush each side with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. You will likely use two prosciutto strips per asparagus bundle.

    4. Using the bottom toothpick as an anchor to keep the prosciutto in place, delicately begin to wrap each bundle with a single strip of prosciutto. Place the end of the second prosciutto strip over where the first ended (the prosciutto pieces should sort of stick to one another) and continue wrapping upward until you have reached the top toothpick and anchor once more. Repeat with remaining asparagus bundles. 

    5. Bake on rack for 8 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and transfer to serving dish or plates. Carefully remove toothpicks before eating.

    Recipe Notes

    *When choosing asparagus for this recipe, it best to go with a medium-sized stalk, not too thin and not too hefty either. To choose a healthy asparagus stalk, look for healthy purple tips and tight, firm stalks that snap when bent.

    Nutrition Facts
    Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 65 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 5mg2%
    Sodium 344mg15%
    Potassium 16mg0%
    Carbohydrates 1g0%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 30IU1%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

     

    Would pair well with:

    Dry & Crisp White Wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc

    TAK's Deviled Eggs, Bacon Cheddar & Leek Pinwheels, Ham & Cheddar Quiche, Summertime Frittata Pie, TAK's Chicken and Gravy, Whole Roasted Chicken, Lemon & Rosemary Pork Chops, Italian Meatloaf, Twice-Baked Potatoes

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