Ina Garten Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Ina Garten’s Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus is a classic appetizer featuring fresh asparagus spears wrapped in thin slices of prosciutto and roasted until crisp. The prosciutto adds a savory, salty bite that complements the natural sweetness of the asparagus. This dish is perfect as a starter, a side dish, or even a light snack.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 20 spears), trimmed
- 10 slices prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven – Set it to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the asparagus – Wash and trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears.
- Season the asparagus – Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
- Wrap with prosciutto – Take a half-slice of prosciutto and wrap it tightly around each asparagus spear in a spiral pattern.
- Arrange on the baking sheet – Place the wrapped spears in a single layer, making sure they don’t overlap.
- Bake until crispy – Roast for 12-15 minutes, or until the prosciutto is crispy and the asparagus is tender.
- Garnish and serve – Sprinkle with lemon zest and grated Parmesan (if using) before serving.