Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Parmesan cheese

Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 12 slice prosciutto, cut in half

• 24 slice jumbo asparagus spears, 4 inches long

• 8 ounce butter, melted

• 8 ounce parmesan, cheese

• 1 ounce lemon

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.

2. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add asparagus and blanch for 1 minute, or until just tender.

3. Drain asparagus, pat dry, and brush with melted butter, then roll the spears in grated Parmesan.

4. Wrap each asparagus spear in one half of a slice of prosciutto.

5. Align asparagus spears one layer deep in a large baking dish brushed with melted butter.

6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper to taste.

7. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.

8. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the asparagus and serve.