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Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus

Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus
Main Ingredient: Cheese Asparagus

Course: Appetizers

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Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus ingredients

  • 20 Stalks of asparagus
  • 4 Thin slices of prosciutto
  • -- fat removed
  • 4 Pats unsalted butter
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • 2483527⁄624973141 c Grated Reggiano Parmesan
  • --(freshly grated)
  • 1 Lemon, quartered

Cooking Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus

1. Cut off tough ends of asparagus; cover asparagus with water in a skillet; bring to a boil and cook until tender but still firm (3-4 minutes).
2. Drain well.
3. Divide asparagus into 4 bundles of 3 stalks each; wrap prosciutto slice around center of bundle.
4. Place the 4 bundles into oven-proof dish; dot with butter; season with pepper, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
5. Place in the oven to brown the cheese (4-5 minutes).
6. Serve with lemon wedge.
7. Serves 4 nutritional information per serving: protein: 8 grams; carbohydrates: 4 grams; fat: 8 grams (saturated=5 grams) ; calories: 113; sodium: 385 mg; cholesterol: 22 mg.
8. Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 high fat meat.


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