Name: Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp table salt for cooking water; 1 pound(s) uncooked asparagus thick spears, ends trimmed (about 20 per bunch); 6 oz Casa Italia Prosciutto or other brand, thinly sliced into 20 pieces; 0.25 cup(s) low fat cream cheese; 1 tsp balsamic vinegar good-quality; 0.125 tsp black pepper freshly ground, or to taste

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Ingredients

table salt

½ tsp, for cooking water

uncooked asparagus

1 pound(s), thick spears, ends trimmed (about 20 per bunch)

Casa Italia Prosciutto

6 oz, or other brand, thinly sliced into 20 pieces

low fat cream cheese

¼ cup(s)

balsamic vinegar

1 tsp, good-quality

black pepper

⅛ tsp, freshly ground, or to taste

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Fill a large stock pot with water; stir in salt. Set over high heat; bring to a rolling boil. Blanch asparagus just until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes depending on asparagus thickness. Drain; immediately plunge asparagus into ice bath. Let asparagus chill for 3 to 5 minutes; place in a single layer on prepared baking sheet to dry.
Lightly spread a dab of cream cheese down center of each prosciutto rectangle; place asparagus stalks across narrow bottom end of prosciutto at a slight angle. Gently wrap prosciutto around asparagus so it covers stalks. Place asparagus on a serving platter; sprinkle with vinegar and season with several grinds of black pepper just before serving. Yields 1 asparagus per serving (depending on asparagus thickness).

Notes

This dish can be prepared up to a day before serving. Simply cover with a damp paper towel and wrap in plastic wrap. Garnish with vinegar and pepper just before serving.

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