asparagus rolantina

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound fresh green asparagus spears, trimmed
• 4 slices swiss cheese
• 5 (1/2 ounce) slices prosciutto
• ground black pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup italian-style dried bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bring a large pot of water to a boil. lower asparagus into the water, and cook for 1 minute, 2 minutes if the spears are thick.
• lay one slice of meat on a plate. layer a slice of cheese on top of the slice of meat. place 3 to 4 asparagus spears at one end of the cheese and meat, and sprinkle with black pepper to taste. roll the cheese and meat up over the asparagus, and secure with a toothpick. place asparagus rolls in a casserole dish. once all of the asparagus rolls have been arranged in the casserole dish, pour melted butter over the entire dish. sprinkle with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
• bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crumb mixture has formed a crust over the asparagus rolls.