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Asparagus with Pancetta & Pecorino Romano

Prep time
20 minutes PT20M
Cook time
15-20 minutes PT20M
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
2 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Asparagus with Pancetta & Pecorino Romano Nugget Markets signature recipes

Made with just a few classic ingredients, this delicious dish is elegant simplicity at its finest.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces pancetta, cut into ⅛-inch rounds
  • 1½ pounds asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup Pecorino Romano cheese, shaved
  • Pine nuts, for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Heat oven to 315°F.

Lay pancetta on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place a piece of parchment paper over the pancetta and press flat. Place another baking sheet over the top to keep the pancetta flat as it bakes. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until browned and rendered. Remove from oven, place pancetta on paper towels and hold warm.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a light boil and add trimmed asparagus spears. Blanch for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and just tender, then drain.

Arrange warm asparagus spears on a serving plate, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, then finish with salt and pepper to taste, shaved Pecorino Romano, pine nuts and pancetta crisps.