Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Nutrition Facts

Per serving: 113 calories; 8 g protein; 4 g carbohydrates; 8 g fat (5 g saturated); 22 mg cholesterol; 385 sodium;
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 high fat meat

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 20 stalks of asparagus
• 4 thin slices of prosciutto, fat removed
• 4 pats unsalted butter
• freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Reggiano Parmesan
• 1 lemon, quartered

Method

1. Cut off tough ends of asparagus. Cover asparagus with water in a skillet; bring to a boil and cook until tender but still firm, 3–4 minutes. Drain well.
2. Divide asparagus into 4 bundles of 3 stalks each. Wrap prosciutto slice around center of bundle. Place the bundles into oven-proof dish; dot with butter; season with pepper, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Place in the oven to brown the cheese, 4–5 minutes.
3. Serve with lemon wedge.