Asparagus bundles recipe

Name: Asparagus bundles recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 12 asparagus spears; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 4 slices of prosciutto; 60g (¼ cup) ricotta cheese; 25g (¼ cup) grated parmesan cheese

Updated October 11, 2017,first published October 31, 2013

Tasty asparagus bundles make a great party starter.

easyTime:< 30 minsServes:4

A recipe from the Good Food collection.

Ingredients

12 asparagus spears
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 slices of prosciutto
60g (¼ cup) ricotta cheese
25g (¼ cup) grated parmesan cheese

Method

Step 1
Break the ends off the asparagus spears and cut the spears in half crossways. Place in a steamer and cover with a lid. Sit the steamer over a saucepan or wok of boiling water and steam for 5 –7 minutes, or until tender.
Step 2
Transfer the asparagus to a small bowl and toss with the olive oil, lemon juice and some salt and pepper. Wrap bundles of six asparagus pieces (three of each end) in each slice of prosciutto and place on a grill tray.
Step 3
Mix together the ricotta and parmesan and spread the mixture over the prosciutto. Place the tray under a preheated medium grill for 10 minutes, or until the cheese starts to turn golden. Serve immediately.

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