Asparagus Wrapped In Prosciutto With Spicy Tomato S

Name: Asparagus Wrapped In Prosciutto With Spicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus (medium thickness); 1/2 lb prosciutto di Parma (sliced thin but not PAPER Thin); 4 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper; Sauce; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper; 1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup basil, chopped; 1 tablespoon oregano, chopped; 1/2 cup fontia cheese (grated)

Servings: persons

1 lb asparagus (medium thickness)
1/2 lb prosciutto di Parma (sliced thin but not PAPER Thin)
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
Sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup basil, chopped
1 tablespoon oregano, chopped
1/2 cup fontia cheese (grated)

1
Prepare the spicy marinara sauce:
2
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add onion; saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
4
Add garlic; saute 1 minute.
5
Add mushrooms and crushed red pepper; saute until mushrooms just begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
6
Add tomatoes and reserved juices. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add tomato sauce, sugar, basil and oregano. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
7
Uncover and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
8
Prepare asparagus:
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Wash and trim tough bottoms off of asparagus. Dry well on paper towels or tea towel. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil to coat well. Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. (use very little salt as the prosciutto has a lot of salt).
10
Wrap each asparagus in one slice of prosciutto, so that both the top and bottom ends are sticking out. Secure with a toothpick.
11
Prepare grill to medium low heat. Grill the wrapped asparagus till the ends are lightly browned (slight charring) and the proscuitto is crispy.
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Assemble:
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Spoon a thin layer of the spicy marinara on the bottom of a each plate (or blanket the bottom of a serving platter) Remove toothpicks from the asparagus and arrange nicely on top of the sauce. Top with even portions of the grated fontina cheese. Place a few more small spoonfuls of the tomato sauce decoratively on and around the cheese topped asparagus. Garnish with additional chopped basil or some chopped parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb asparagus (medium thickness), 1/2 lb prosciutto di Parma (sliced thin but not PAPER Thin), 4 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Wrapped In Prosciutto With Spicy Tomato Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Asparagus Wrapped In Prosciutto With Spicy Tomato Sauce

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