Roasted Asparagus with & without proscuitto

This recipe was made for my 2007 Holiday Party featuring an Italian inspired menu. You can read about it and view the additional recipes I made for this event HERE.

Roasted Asparagus
with & without proscuitto

3-4 lbs fresh asparagus

3 pkgs proscuitto
olive oil

salt & pepper to taste

Cut bottoms of asparagus accordingly to freshness. (snap test)

Drizzle oil over asparagus and season with salt & pepper.

Carefully wrap half the amount of asparagus with sliced proscuitto.

Place all asparagus on a baking sheet.

Preheat oven to 350.

Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.