Spargel im Prosciutto-Mantel

Zutaten

• 1 pound asparagus spears (ends trimmed)
• 12 slices prosciutto
• olive oil
• black pepper (to taste)
• Parmesan cheese (grated, for garnish)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven:: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Wrap with Prosciutto:: Cut the prosciutto slices in half lengthwise. Wrap a strip of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting from the bottom and spiralling up to just below the tip. The prosciutto should be snug but not too tight.

3. 3

   Season:: Lightly brush or drizzle the wrapped asparagus with olive oil. You can also add a sprinkle of black pepper. (Avoid adding salt as the prosciutto is already quite salty.)

4. 4

   Bake:: Arrange the prosciutto-wrapped asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the prosciutto is crisp.

5. 5

   Garnish:: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the warm asparagus just before serving.