Asparagus and prosciutto bake recipe

Name: Asparagus and prosciutto bake
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 vines cherry tomatoes; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp balsamic vinegar; 150ml (5fl oz) double cream; 1 egg, beaten; 6 prosciutto slices, halved; 12 asparagus spears, trimmed; 1 tbsp breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese, finely grated; ciabatta, to serve

Cured meat is loved for its rich, savoury flavour, and this easy lunch recipe puts prosciutto to great use. Crisp, nutty asparagus spears wrapped in salty prosciutto and baked in a gorgeously creamy mixture, all topped off with a crispy, cheesy crumb – lunch ideas don't get better than this!

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Serves 4
2 mins to prepare and 18 mins to cook
315 calories / serving

Ingredients

2 vines cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
150ml (5fl oz) double cream
1 egg, beaten
6 prosciutto slices, halved
12 asparagus spears, trimmed
1 tbsp breadcrumbs
1 tbsp Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese, finely grated
ciabatta, to serve

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Each serving contains

Energy: 1300kJ 315.0kcal; 16%
Fat: 28g; high40%
Saturates: 15g; high75%
Salt: 1.2g; medium20%
Sugars: 2g; low2%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 4.6gProtein 10.7gFibre 0.2g

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Method

Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C. Put the tomatoeson a baking tray and toss with half the oil and vinegar. Roast for 5-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix the cream and egg in a bowl. Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each asparagusspear and arrange in a baking dish. Brush with the remaining oil, then pour in the egg mixture. Bake for 6 minutes, or until just set and golden.
Scatter over the breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Bake for a further 1-2 minutes. Serve with the tomatoes and ciabatta.

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