Plain asparagus isn't that much fun, but Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto will make you love asparagus so much that it will be your favorite vegetable side dish.
What's not to love about asparagus and prosciutto? It's the perfect non complicated side for that complicated main dish.
Looking for other vegetable side dishes to try? How about my Fried Cauliflower Italian Style, Artichokes Stuffed with Cheese and Breadcrumbs or my Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon.
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In Canada, asparagus is available all year round at the market. Being able to purchase asparagus, makes this recipe for 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.
How to Make Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto
Wash your asparagus.
Place them on a cutting board and cut off the hard white sections at the bottom. Par boil them for about 5 minutes or until tender.
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 prosciutto, 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.
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.
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.
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Recipe Details
Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto
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Ingredients
- 15 oz asparagus a bunch of asparagus
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Wash the asparagus and cut the tough bottom white ends of the spears off. Place in a bowl and toss with olive oil.15 oz asparagus
- Parboil the asparagus for about 5 minutes or until tender. Rinse under cold water to stop them from cooking any further. Place in a bowl and toss with olive oil.1 tbsp olive oil
- Cut the prosciutto slices in half.6 slices prosciutto
- Lay prosciutto slice flat on a clean surface and place 3 to 4 spears on one side and roll up the prosciutto and spears together slightly shifting the spears diagonally so that the prosciutto covers more of the asparagus spears.
- Place spears on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake at 350° F for 20 minutes or until tender.
Notes
Top tip
To reserve the prosciutto, 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.Nutrition
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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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