Goat Cheese Stuffed Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Recipe (2024)

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Goat Cheese Stuffed Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Recipe? ›

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus is a great choice! My favorite pairings for this snack include Prosecco, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc.

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus is a great choice! My favorite pairings for this snack include Prosecco, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc.

It is not necessary to trim asparagus. On some spears, especially fresh, pencil-thin stalks, the woody ends may tenderize once cooked. But on larger stalks, the ends of the asparagus are often woody and dense—Which makes them difficult to chew, no matter how soft the asparagus is after cooking.

People of the Mediterranean, and I will say particularly in Italy, have been pairing sweet, perfectly ripe fruit with salty, cured meats for quite some time. Figs, pairs, apples, and melons (or cantaloupe) are among the fruits that pair very well with prosciutto.

Prosciutto and parmesan

Salty, crumbly parmesan and buttery prosciutto meet in a sensual dance of flavors on your tongue. Prosciutto is an Italian dry-cured ham, often sliced ultra-thin. Both prosciutto and parmesan are typically aged, making them super flavorful and salty-sweet in the best way.

By the time the tips turn black, you'll notice they're completely mushy and probably smell a little funky, too. If your asparagus is slimy or sticky, feels mushy and soft, smells foul or has visible signs of mold, it's time to toss it.

-- Thinness may be a top quality for supermodels, but a vegetable expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says when it comes to asparagus, thicker is better.

The obvious go-to pairing is found in wines made from the workhorse grape of Tuscany: Sangiovese, with its big, ripe, cherry fruit flavors, firm tannins, and high acidity. You can find it in Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Rosso di Montalcino, to name a few!

White asparagus generally goes well with Silvaner, and Sauvignon Blanc. Purple asparagus typically pairs well with Pinot Blanc.

Sliced paper thin and with melt in your mouth appeal, its high saltiness factor and dryness, prosciutto is a popularly paired with sparkling wines. Bubbly rosés or perhaps a light, sparkling red work well with the ham. Other pairing options include still Rosé, with a crisp minerality or a light, fruity white wine.

What wine goes with prosciutto wrapped melon? ›

Melon and prosciutto pairs well with wines that complement the sweetness of the melon or balance the saltiness of the prosciutto. Moscato d'Asti, Prosecco, Gavi, and Friulano are all excellent choices for enhancing the flavors of this classic appetizer.