GREEN SPEARS AND HAM

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 10 to 12 sticks

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch jumbo asparagus, ends trimmed (10 to 12 spears)
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon orange zest (from half an orange)
10 to 12 thin slices honey ham or prosciutto cotto if available, patted dry

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • On a small, rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the Parmesan, oil and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt. Bake until the stalks are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mascarpone, orange zest and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt until smooth and spreadable.
  • One at a time, fold the slices of ham in half and spread each with 1 teaspoon of the mascarpone mixture. Place one spear of cooled asparagus at one end of the slice and roll the ham around the asparagus. Repeat for the remaining asparagus. Place the rolls on a parchment-paper-lined tray and store in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap, until ready to serve. Serve chilled.

Nqobile Kula
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved this recipe. The ham and sauce really made it.


Santu Ali
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This recipe is a keeper! It's going into my regular rotation.


Nhors Venos
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The sauce was a little too thick for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.


Trompie Shigwedha
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I've never been a fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. It was amazing!


Ssimbwa Andrew
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This is my new favorite asparagus recipe! It's so easy to make and so flavorful.


Ary Hill
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I thought the sauce was a bit bland, but the asparagus and ham were delicious.


Abby Ramirez
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Boitumelo Ruth Mametje
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Kutlwano Rammala
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It was a little too salty for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.


THEBESTBASS CREW
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The asparagus and ham were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tinyiko Ubisi
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Yoni Valdes
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This recipe looked like something I couldn't make, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was easier than I thought and so delicious.