Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

by Lydia Marshall

These bundles are so easy to prepare and so delicious. Even people who don't particularly like asparagus, love it this way.

We have the most beautiful and fresh asparagus right now in our produce department. The prosciutto we have is a slightly smoked variety at a great price for $2.49.

You can roast the bundles, grill or saute them. These bundles of delight can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or for breakfast with a poached or fried egg on top.

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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

20 to 30 asparagus spears, washed, dried and tough bottom trimmed

1 package prosciutto

Olive oil

Grated cheese: Parmesan, sharp cheddar, Swiss...whatever is your favorite

Take three or four asparagus if thin, a couple if thick and wrap the center with prosciutto so that it covers the middle portion of the asparagus. Do not season...the prosciutto is salty enough for the entire dish.

Saute: Drizzle olive oil in a pan on medium high heat. Saute for about 4 minutes, turning so that the prosciutto can crisp up evenly. Place spears on a platter and sprinkle with cheese and serve. These can be served at room temperature as well.

Grill: Follow procedure as above and grill until prosciutto is crisp and asparagus is tender.

Roast: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place wrapped asparagus on a cookie sheet and roast until prosciutto is crisp and asparagus is tender...about 10 to 12 minutes.