Recipe: Asparagus Prosciutto Bruschetta

by | Apr 7, 2015 | Newsletters, Recipe | 0 comments

Asparagus Prosciutto Bruschetta Recipe

A savory snack

Ingredients

  • 10 medium asparagus spears, trimmed to 6-inch lengths
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 10 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices cut from a large baguette
  • 3/4 cup fresh ricotta cheese or 5 ounces Teleme cheese
  • 10 thin slices of prosciutto

Directions

  1. Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet.
  2. Brush the asparagus with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender and blackened in spots, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a work surface and halve them crosswise.
  4. Brush the bread slices on both sides with olive oil and grill over moderate heat until golden, about 1 minute per side.
  5. Spread the cheese on the toasts and cover with the prosciutto. Cross 2 asparagus halves on top of each bruschetta, season with pepper, and serve immediately.