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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
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    • Ingredients

    Serves:

      • 2 bunches asparagus (about 36 spears total), tough stems broken off (see Note)
      • 12 thin slices prosciutto (6 ounces)
      • Coarsely ground black pepper

    Directions

    Have a large bowl of ice water ready.

    Bring a 4- to 6-quart pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately immerse in the bowl of ice water to halt cooking and to cool. Remove asparagus; pat dry with paper towels.

    Cut each slice of prosciutto lengthwise into 3 strips. Starting at stem end and ending near tip, wrap 1 strip prosciutto around each asparagus spear, gently pressing prosciutto so it sticks.

    To serve: Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with pepper to taste.

    Planning Tip: This dish can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead, covered with a damp paper towel and refrigerated. 2 bunches asparagus (about 36 spears total), tough stems broken off.

    NOTE: To remove the woody bottom of asparagus, hold spear near bottom with both hands. Bend the aspargus and it will snap and break naturally at the point where the stem gets tough.

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Single Serving / Serves 36 Total
    Calories 42Calories from fat 18
    Total Fat 2gm3%Cholesterol 12mg4%
    Sodium 263mg11%Protein5gm

    Nutrition Facts provided by: Woman's Day

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available.

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    Leslie

    I actually demonstrated a version of this recipe on a cooking show segment for our local PBS station. I add a matchstick of Asiago cheese along the asparagus spear before wrapping w/ the prosciutto. A touch of olive oil helps it stay together.

    August 05 2010 at 3:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    mtnmanjames123

    Outstanding. Every time I prepare, these are the first to disappear. I boil spears for 5 minutes with water, EVOO, 1 tbsp red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and prepare as usual. YUMMY!

    May 15 2010 at 10:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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