Asparagus and Pancetta: A Simple Delight for Any Occasion!

Name: Asparagus and Pancetta: A Simple Delight for Any Occasion!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 22 medium asparagus spears, ends trimmed, about 1lb; 1 tbsp Extra Virgin; Olive Oil; 1/8 cup grated Romano Cheese; Pacific Sea Salt; Butchers Black Pepper; 22 thin slices Prosciutto, about 8oz

8 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

I happily embrace Asparagus Season each year. It adds something extravagant to all manner of soups, pastas, salads and sides. Frozen, pickled and canned options work well as an add on for so many of my favorite go to recipes. Still, there is something special about the spring harvest of local asparagus. This simple recipe is a celebration of spring's green giant and an easy yet elegant addition to a special meal.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:30:47 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories158.9 kcal (8%)

Total Fat12.3 g (18%)

Carbs3.9 g (1%)

Sugars1.2 g (1%)

Protein12.9 g (26%)

Sodium1076.9 mg (54%)

Fiber1.3 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

22asparagus spears

medium, ends trimmed

1 Tbspextra virgin olive oil

olive oil

⅛ cupRomano Cheese

22 slicesProsciutto

thin

Instructions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet and dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

In the baking dish coat the asparagus with oil and then toss with cheese. Starting just under the scaled tip of the asparagus, wrap each spear with a slice of prosciutto. Place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining asparagus. Keep the asparagus from touching to avoid steaming.

Step 3

When Broiling

Step 4

Heat the oven to broil and arrange a rack about 5 to 6 inches below the heating element. Set a large plate aside.

Step 5

This recipes is much better when the stalks are crispy. Broil for 3 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven, and flip the asparagus over. Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue to broil until the asparagus is charred in spots and the prosciutto is crisped and browned, about 3 minutes more.

Step 6

When Grilling

Step 7

Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium/hot charcoal or medium/high for gas.

Step 8

Oil grill rack, then grill asparagus, uncovered, turning, until pancetta is golden brown in spots and asparagus is crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.

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