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Roasted Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

Tender asparagus spears roast inside delicate slices of prosciutto, their natural sweetness balanced by the salty, lightly crisped edges of the meat. A gentle olive-oil sheen and fresh cracked pepper heighten each savory, juicy bite.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Roasted Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
Total
27 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
65
Protein
7g
Carbs
7g
Fat
2g
Fiber
3g
Sodium
352mg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb thin asparagus spears (tough ends trimmed)
  • extra virgin olive oil spray (I used my misto, lets assume 1/4 tsp)
  • fresh cracked pepper, to taste
  • 4 slices 2 oz thin sliced prosciutto

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Lightly spritz asparagus spears with extra virgin oil. Season with fresh cracked pepper and divide into 4 bundles.
  3. Gather 1/4 of the asparagus and use a slice of prosciutto to wrap each bundle and place on a baking dish seam side down.
  4. Repeat with remaining, place on baking dish and bake 12 minutes or until asparagus is tender crisp.