Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Ingredients

      20       Stalks of asparagus     
      4       Thin slices of prosciutto     
            -- fat removed     
      4       Pats unsalted butter     
            Freshly ground pepper     
      1/2  c     Grated Reggiano Parmesan     
            --(freshly grated)     
      1       Lemon; quartered     
 
Instructions
             
      1.     Cut off tough ends of asparagus; cover asparagus with water in a skillet; bring to a boil and cook until tender but still firm (3-4 minutes). Drain well. Divide asparagus into 4 bundles of 3 stalks each; wrap prosciutto slice around center of bundle. Place the 4 bundles into oven-proof dish; dot with butter; season with pepper, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Place in the oven to brown the cheese (4-5 minutes). Serve with lemon wedge. Serves 4

         Nutritional information per serving: Protein: 8 grams; Carbohydrates: 4 grams; Fat: 8 grams (saturated=5 grams) ; Calories: 113; Sodium: 385 mg; Cholesterol: 22 mg. Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 High Fat Meat 

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