Prosciutto‑Wrapped Asparagus with Parmesan
Tender asparagus spears wrapped in prosciutto and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan.

Total
13 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Asparagus spears
- 4 slices Prosciutto
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and pat dry.
- 2
Wrap each asparagus spear with a slice of prosciutto, overlapping the ends slightly.
- 3
Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- 4
Place the wrapped asparagus in the skillet, seam side down, and cook 3‑4 minutes until the prosciutto is crisp.
- 5
Flip and cook another 3‑4 minutes until the asparagus is tender.
- 6
Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan and a pinch of black pepper, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
86
4% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 5.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.2 g |
| Fat | 6.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Sugar | 0.6 g |
| Sodium | 451 mg |
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