Asparagus with Proscuttio, Parmesan & Pine Nuts

Preparation 10 Minutes

Cook 15 Minutes

Serves 6

Method

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C.

Place the asparagus in a single layer on a baking tray. Do not overcrowd. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly season with salt and pepper. Toss around to evenly coat.

Top the asparagus with prosciutto, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts.

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the prosciutto is crisp and asparagus tender.

Ingredients

3 bunches of asparagus, ends trimmed

2 Tbsp olive oil

100g thinly sliced prosciutto

1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

1/3 Cup Sunbeam Pine Nuts

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