Plain asparagus isn't that much fun, but this Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus will make you love asparagus so much that it will be your favorite vegetable side dish.
What's not to love about Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus? It's the perfect non complicated side for that complicated main dish.
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In Canada, asparagus is available all year round at the market. Being able to purchase asparagus, makes this recipe for prosciutto wrapped asparagus perfect for any time of the year.
This was inspired by my sauteed brussel sprouts with bacon , and pairs well with this roasted chicken dinner.
Ingredients
A few simple ingredients make this asparagus recipe shine.
- asparagus
- prosciutto
- olive oil
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Wash your asparagus, place them on a cutting board and cut off the hard white sections at the bottom.
Cut the prosciutto slices in half in order to reserve the slices as much as possible.
Lay about 3 to 4 asparagus spears across the prosciutto and then roll up the prosciutto and spears together shifting the spears slightly so that the prosciutto covers the spears diagonally.
Transfer the spears to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Spray with a little olive oil. Once all the asparagus spears have been transferred to the baking sheet, place them in the oven at 350° F for 20 minutes or until tender.
Top tip
To reserve the prosciuto, cut the slices in half. Use half of a slice to roll up 3 to 4 asparagus spears. This will ensure that you have enough prosciutto slices for all the asparagus.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few ways to make this dish different.
- Prosciutto - instead of prosciutto, use black forest ham or bacon.
- Cheese - use mozzarella slices or provolone slices either with the prosciutto or as a substitute for the prosciutto. Sprinkle parmesan on top for a little added kick.
- Vegetarian - don't add deli meat and make this totally vegan.
- Heat - add some heat like chili flakes
Do you have any other ideas? Go ahead and try them and make this dish your own.
Reflection: Cooking is like science, you need to experiment with different combinations to come up with the perfect result (for you). But, don't worry if it's not perfect. Pat yourself on the back for trying, you deserve it! Just try and figure out what you did wrong and do it different next time.
For something different, try this recipe for sauteed rapini which goes well with this herb crusted pork rib roast.
Equipment
A cutting board, a good knife set, parchment paper and a baking sheet will come in handy when making this recipe.
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Storage
Leftovers will store well in air tight containers for 3 to 4 days.
You can also freeze leftovers. When you are ready to eat them, thaw them out in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Then warm them up in the microwave.
Food Safety
Note that the storage guidelines provided on this page and site are estimates from personal experiences. We are all adults and as an adult you are responsible to ensure that the food you eat is safe to eat. Since, I'm not a food safety expert, you are responsible to review your local guidelines on food storage prior to storing any food left-overs.
Remember to:
- Not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
For Canadian Guidelines check the Government of Canada Food Safety Guidelines or see more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Recipe Details
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients
- 450 grams Asparagus a bunch of asparagus
- 6 slices of Prosciutto
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil Spray
Instructions
- Wash the asparagus
- Cut the tough bottom white ends of the spears off.
- Cut the prosciutto slices in half.
- Lay 3 to 4 prosciutto slices on a slice and roll up the prosciutto and spears together slightly shifting the spears so that the prosciutto covers the spears diagonally.
- Place spears on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Once all asparagus have been wrapped and are on the baking sheet, spray lightly with olive oil.
- Bake at 350° F for 20 minutes or until tender.
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