Roasted Asparagus with Prosciutto

This recipe for roasted asparagus with prosciutto is a must when asparagus is at its peak in early Spring. It’s such a simple recipe but the saltiness of the prosciutto brings out the flavour of the asparagus, and a touch of lemon adds a burst of freshness.

This recipe is shared by Victoria Cosford who presents Italian classes at our cooking school.

Roasted Asparagus with Prosciutto

This is a simple and delicious way to prepare asparagus.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 17

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings 3

Ingredients

2 bunches asparagus (about 12 spears)
6 thin slices prosciutto
2 tbsp olive oil
150 ml water
salt & pepper to season
1 lemon, finely zested

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200C fan-forced. You will need a shallow baking dish that will fit the asparagus in a single layer.
Trim the asparagus to remove the tough ends.
Cut the prosciutto slices in half lengthwise to create 12 long thin strips. Wrap a strip of prosciutto in a tight twirl around each asparagus spear.
Place the wrapped asparagus in a single layer in a shallow baking dish with the olive oil and water, turning to coat. Season with salt and pepper and scatter over the lemon zest.
Roast for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the asparagus is tender and starting to brown around the tips. Serve hot or at room temperature.