Baked Asparagus and Prosciutto (by Marianne Stanco Leal)

4 Servings
Asparagus Italian
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16 aragus Spears remove ends
16 slices sciutto thin sliced
3 tablespoons ter cubed
1/3 cup mesan cheese
Salt and per to taste

* Preheat oven to 400 degrees. * Butter a large baking dish. * Bring a sauce pan 3/4 cup of water to a boil. Add asparagus and salt and cook until the spears are just beginning to bend when lifted by the stem (5-7 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. * Wrap each asparagus spear in one slice of prosciutto and place in the baking dish. * Dot with butter and sprinkle with the cheese and pepper. * Bake until the cheese melts (about 10-15 minutes).


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