Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

oven baked prosciutto wrapped asparagus bundles with parmesan feature image close up on platter with lemon wedges and topping

5 from 1 vote

This Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Recipe is the perfect blend of crispy, salty, and fresh. Tender asparagus spears are wrapped in savory, paper-thin prosciutto, then roasted until perfectly crisp in just 15 minutes. It’s a quick and easy recipe that feels fancy enough for a holiday table but simple enough for a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 99kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Mixing Bowl
Tongs

Ingredients

1 pound of asparagus trimmed
2 ounces prosciutto thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
Lemon wedges for serving optional

Instructions

Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears and place them in a mixing bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with black pepper and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly.
Gather a bunch of 8-10 asparagus spears and wrap them together with a whole slice of prosciutto, ensuring the prosciutto covers the bottom part of the asparagus.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the wrapped asparagus bunches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
After 8 minutes of baking, remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus bunches.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 7 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the prosciutto is crispy.
Remove the asparagus from the oven and transfer to a serving platter.
Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the top. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Notes

Storage Store leftover prosciutto wrapped asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.

Reheat Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until warmed through.

Substitutions

Prosciutto: Substitute with thinly sliced bacon or pancetta for a different flavor.
Parmesan Cheese: Use Pecorino Romano for a similar taste.
Olive Oil: Can be replaced with avocado oil or melted butter for a richer flavor.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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