Roasted Asparagus Bundles wrapped in Prosciutto with Seasoned Bread Crumbs

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: Celebrate Spring!

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (49)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

Unsalted butter, for baking dish
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, recipe follows
8 thin slices prosciutto
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

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.

Seasoned Bread Crumbs:

1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves minced garlic

1/4 cup fine dried bread crumbs

Pinch gray salt

Freshly ground pepper

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan

To make the seasoned bread crumbs, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Tilt the pan and then add the minced garlic and saute briefly until pale gold. Add the bread crumbs, season with salt and pepper, and lower the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bread crumbs are toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour into a small bowl and add the parsley, lemon zest, and Parmesan. Toss well. (The crumbs keep, tightly sealed and refrigerated, for several days.)

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recipe Roasted Asparagus Bundles wrapped in Prosciutto with Seasoned Bread Crumbs
Mev Greensboro, GA 09-26-2009
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5 STARS FOR MICHAEL AND NONE FOR FOOD NETWORK
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT RECIPE AND THE PRESENTATION IS LOVELY. TRY IT FOR THAT SPECIAL OCCASION. ONCE AGAIN , IT IS OBVIOUS... THAT FOOD NETWORK DOES NOT READ AND/OR CARE ABOUT THESE REVIEWS WHICH WE - THE COOKS AND THE PEOPLE WHO WATCH AND SUPPORT FNN - DO. IF YOU ARE A NEW COOK OR DO NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE REVIEWS/COMMENTS - YOU CAN BE FRUSTRATED WITH THE WASTE OF TIME, ENERGY AND MONEY THAT THESE MISTAKES WILL CAUSE. COME ON FNN! IT'S SUCH AN EASY FIX AND YOU OWE IT TO YOUR VIEWERS TO CORRECT MISTAKES. I AM REFERRING - THIS TIME - TO THE 'BLANCHE IN BOILING WATER FOR 4 MINUTES" DIRECTION. MOST EXPERIENCED COOKS KNOW WHAT "BLANCHING" MEANS AND WILL ADJUST THIS RECIPE, BUT NOT EVERYONE WILL. SUCH A WASTE WHEN THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS DISH ARE QUITE EXPENSIVE. Read more
recipe Roasted Asparagus Bundles wrapped in Prosciutto with Seasoned Bread Crumbs
CATHY lewiston, NY 07-13-2009
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60 second blanch
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I don't know if this was mentioned already, but if you watch the video he only blanches the asparagus for 60 seconds, so yeah... the 4 minutes in the recipe must just be a mistake. Anyway.. very yummie. :)Read more
recipe Roasted Asparagus Bundles wrapped in Prosciutto with Seasoned Bread Crumbs
Mary The Woodlands, TX 04-07-2009
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Easy and Elegant
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was a big hit at a recent dinner party - and so easy. I followed the instructions exactly and it was delicious and... beautiful on the plate.Read more
recipe Roasted Asparagus Bundles wrapped in Prosciutto with Seasoned Bread Crumbs
Anna Stamford, CT 03-29-2009
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good !
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Favorful meal and very nice presentation.I didn't have any prosciutto so I used cooked ham and it was delicious.If you like a... nice crunch to it,don't blanch the asparagus for 4 minutes it's way too long.Read more
recipe Roasted Asparagus Bundles wrapped in Prosciutto with Seasoned Bread Crumbs
Mary Richmond, VA 03-28-2009
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Flavorful and Classy Presentation!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My wonderful husband made these bundles of flavor this week for dinner. We thought it would be a late dinner, but they took... no time at all to make. The bread crumbs adds that extra crunch and flavor to something already sooooo delicious! We love many of Michael's recipes...this one is outstanding!Read more
recipe Roasted Asparagus Bundles wrapped in Prosciutto with Seasoned Bread Crumbs
Jeff Coventry, CT 12-26-2008
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Excellent, but...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family and I fixed this as a last minute addition to Christmas dinner, using what was on hand. We did not have any... prosciutto, so we used smoked bacon that had been half cooked separately (to a point where it was cooked, but still flexible). We also felt that 4 minutes for blanching was way too long, so we blanched for 2 minutes; can't stand overcooked vegetables, especially asparagus! The result was great--the asparagus was crisp and flavorful, and the breadcrumbs (which we made with panko) were fantastic. Make extra crumbs--they'd be great on just about anything!Read more