Green Spears and Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2. 2
   On a small, rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the Parmesan, oil and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt.
3. 3
   Bake until the stalks are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Cool completely.
5. 5
   In a small bowl, whisk together the mascarpone, orange zest and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt until smooth and spreadable.
6. 6
   One at a time, fold the slices of ham in half and spread each with 1 teaspoon of the mascarpone mixture.
7. 7
   Place one spear of cooled asparagus at one end of the slice and roll the ham around the asparagus.
8. 8
   Repeat for the remaining asparagus.
9. 9
   Place the rolls on a parchment-paper-lined tray and store in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap, until ready to serve.
10. 10
    Serve chilled.