Asparagus Under Wraps

Steps

• Step 1

  Pre-heat the oven to 200C/gas mark 6

• Step 2

  To cook the asparagus; take each stalk in both hands and bend. Snap off the woody end, then trim with a knife to make it neater

• Step 3

  Lay the asparagus stalks in a steamer (they can be piled on top of one another)

• Step 4

  Season with salt and steam for 4-6 minutes

• Step 5

  Lay the slices of parma ham out flat on a work surface, divide the strips of cheese along the centre of each slice of ham (or sprinkle with the grated parmesan)

• Step 6

  Then simply lay an asparagus stalk at one end and roll the whole lot up fairly firmly.

• Step 7

  Lay the rolls on a lightly oiled baking sheet and place on the highest shelf in the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese begins to melt.

• Step 8

  Serve piping hot with a little grated parmesan sprinkled over.