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.

Caleb Fantacy
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. It's also very affordable.


sachal fatima
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my guests. It's a great way to use up leftover ham.


Malik belal
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and it always looks impressive.


Umar Rehman Khan Pardise1234
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of asparagus and ham.


Gacha with me
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The asparagus is a great source of vitamins and minerals, and the ham adds protein.


Gisel Torres
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of ham and asparagus and it's always delicious.


Salman islamic Status
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This dish is so simple to make, but it's packed with flavor. The asparagus and ham are a perfect combination.


Chris haris
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The asparagus is always perfectly cooked and the ham adds a nice salty flavor.


Daniel Kaingu
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The asparagus and ham cook in just a few minutes and it's always a hit with my family.


Zahir Hossain
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The asparagus was crisp and tender and the ham was flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Nonkosi Ngcephe
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This dish was a hit with my family! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the ham added a nice salty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.