Baked Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto

16 Large asparagus spears, tough ends removed

16 thinly sliced prosciutto

salt to taste

ground white fresh pepper to taste

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small bits, 1” by 1”

1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese

Serves 3-4

1.  Preheat an oven to 400 degrees.  Butter a baking dish large enough to hold all asparagus.

2.  Bring a saucepan ¾ full of water to a boil.  Add the asparagus and salt, (if desired) and cook until the spears are just beginning to bend when lifted by the stem, 5-7 minutes.

3.  Wrap each one with a slice of prosciutto and place in the baking dish.

4.  Dot with the butter and sprinkle with the cheese and pepper.

5.  Bake in the oven until the cheese melts, about 10 minutes.

6.  Serve hot directly from the dish

This months recipe is from Rosalee Van Helsdingen, Peters Wife.