Roasted Asparagus With Prosciutto

Prep Time: 2 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Makes 4 servings, 2 to 3 pieces per serving

Prosciutto is a special kind of ham that has been seasoned and salt-cured (but not smoked) and air dried. It is usually sold in paper-thin slices.

Ingredients

• ½ pound asparagus, washed and trimmed (8—12 stalks)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or olive oil cooking spray
• Salt or salt substitute and freshly ground pepper
• 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Lightly coat a baking pan with the olive oil or spray.
3. Cut prosciutto into 1" x 6" strips. Wrap each piece of asparagus with prosciutto in a "candy cane" fashion, from the base of the stalk up to but not including the tip.
4. Roast until the asparagus is tender, about 8 - 10 minutes.
5. Arrange on a platter and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition at a Glance (per serving)
Calories: 100
Total fat: 7g
Saturated fat: 2g
Total carbohydrate: 2g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g