This is a great side dish to make ahead. You can slip the spears back into the oven to warm them just before serving.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 4 Serving(s)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 16 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 8 slices pancetta, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 lemon
- Fig balsamic vinegar
- Shaved pecorino cheese
Preparation
Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and brush lightly with olive oil.
Wrap 1 slice of pancetta around each asparagus spear. Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking pan an inch apart. Bake for 5 minutes on top rack of the oven. Roll spears over to the other side. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender and pancetta is crisp.
Set asparagus on your serving platter, squeeze fresh lemon juice and balsamic vinegar on top, then sprinkle with cheese while warm, just before serving
