Green Spears and Ham

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

2. 2

   On a small, rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the Parmesan, oil and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt.

3. 3

   Bake until the stalks are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 8 to 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Cool completely.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together the mascarpone, orange zest and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt until smooth and spreadable.

6. 6

   One at a time, fold the slices of ham in half and spread each with 1 teaspoon of the mascarpone mixture.

7. 7

   Place one spear of cooled asparagus at one end of the slice and roll the ham around the asparagus.

8. 8

   Repeat for the remaining asparagus.

9. 9

   Place the rolls on a parchment-paper-lined tray and store in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap, until ready to serve.

10. 10

    Serve chilled.

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