Asparagus Rolantina

"Tender asparagus spears are rolled in prosciutto and cheese, and topped with a crunchy breadcrumb and grated cheese crust. I recommend using pencil-thin asparagus."

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 457 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ground black pepper to taste
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 1 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs
• 1 pound fresh green asparagus spears, trimmed
• 5 (1/2 ounce) slices prosciutto

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crumb mixture has formed a crust over the asparagus rolls.