ROASTED ASPARAGUS BUNDLES WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO WITH SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS

ROASTED ASPARAGUS BUNDLES WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO WITH SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large bunch asparagus, about 1 1/2 pounds, trimmed to even lengths and blanched for 4 minutes in boiling, salted water
Gray salt and freshly ground pepper
Seasoned bread crumbs
8 thin slices prosciutto
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Unsalted butter-bakng dish

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a shallow baking dish that is long enough to hold the asparagus. Season the asparagus with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide the asparagus into 8 equal bundles. Arrange 2 slices of the prosciutto on a work surface so they slightly overlap each other. Place an asparagus bundle on top and roll up carefully in the prosciutto. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Flatten the top of each bundle slightly and sprinkle with 1/4 of the seasoned bread crumbs. Drizzle with the olive oil. Roast in the oven until heated through and crisp, about 10 minutes. Serve at once on a platter with the sliced ham.