This recipe for asparagus wrapped in prosciutto is out of this world delicious. These asparagus bundles are easy to make and are super impressive when served for dinner parties or an Italian themed buffet.
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It’s currently early spring and that means asparagus is now growing in backyard gardens, and probably yours too if you grow it. It also means that asparagus is “in season” from the grocery store.
Recipe Summary
So how easy are these to make? Very easy!
It takes 15 minutes prep time and 5-8 minutes to cook in the oven, and even less time to eat them up!
All you need is some olive oil, vinegar, a slice of prosciutto per bundle of 3 asparagus, and some Romano cheese (or parm if that’s all you have) to sprinkle on top.
I don’t really have much more to say about the recipe. I think it’s a perfect recipe for entertaining for parties or holidays, or simply to dress up any Italian meal.
Tips for Making Asparagus Bundles
- Asparagus goes well with beef dishes, it also goes great with chicken recipes, and pasta dishes such as my Pasta with asparagus and peas recipe.
- I recommend 3 asparagus per bundle. I’ve seen some people avoid the bundle idea and wrap each asparagus with the prosciutto. I don’t like it this way, the bundles are easier to work with and the flavor of the prosciutto is not lost.
- Also the prosciutto which is not cheap, can go further per serving than a 1 to 1 ration of the asparagus and prosciutto.
- I bought my pack of prosciutto at a wholesale club I am a member of. I found their pricing to be fair. I also took what I had left over and froze it, so I wasn’t wasting the precious meat slices. 😊
Enjoy the recipe, let’s get started!
Ingredients
- Fresh asparagus
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Grated Italian cheese (Romano or Parmesan)
- Prosciutto slices
Instructions
For specific measurements, see the recipe card below.
Step 1. Clean and discard tough ends of the asparagus
Step 2 Wrap three (or more if they are skinny) asparagus at a time wrapped in a single slice of prosciutto to create a bundle
Step 3. Brush with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Step 4. Lay flat in a baking pan and sprinkle the tops with the cheese
Step 5. Bake at 400F for 5-6 minutes for thin stalks, and 8 minutes if they are thicker.
Step 6. Serve warm and enjoy!
Pro Tip: These can be made earlier and set aside. Then warm in oven for 3 minutes at 350F to reheat before serving.
Recipe Video
Recipe Card
Asparagus Bundles Wrapped in Prosciutto
Ingredients
- 18 medium asparagus if asparagus is very skinny, bundle one or two more per bundle.
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp Italian cheese Romano or Parmesan
- 6 slices prosciutto assuming 3 asparagus per bundle. Use more if needed.
Instructions
- Clean and discard tough ends of the asparagus
- Wrap three asparagus at a time with a single slice of prosciutto to create a bundle
- Brush with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- Lay flat in a baking pan and sprinkle the tops with the cheese
- Bake at 400F for 5-6 minutes for thin stalks, and 8 minutes if they are thicker.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- For thinner stalks, feel free to bundle more than three at a time
- You want these to be slightly crunchy, not mushy, so do not over cook.
- When determining servings, simply divide the total of stalks available by 3. So for 6 servings, you’ll want 18 medium sized stalks.
- You can mix the olive oil and balsamic vinegar together first if you want, or just brush each individually.
Nutrition
More Side Dish Ideas
Here are some additional side dish recipes you can try. For a complete list visit here.
Try these Italian marinated mushrooms, they can be served warm or cold!
Check out these fried zucchini slices. Crunchy and delicious especially during summer seasons.
Italian bruschetta is a nice easy recipe that goes well with asparagus dishes.
Other Asparagus Recipes
Try these roasted asparagus with balsamic vinegar.
Like pasta? You’ve got to check out this asparagus and lemon pasta recipe!
Asparagus goes great with peas, especially with a light alfredo over small pasta shells.
I hope you enjoyed this recipe, if so let me know in the comments below with a positive rating to share!
Liz
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You forgot to list the amount of prosciutto in the ingredients. Please update the recipe.
Thanks for pointing that out. I added the prosciutto, it is 6 slices assuming 3 asparagus per bundle. Obviously adjust as needed.
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