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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
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Cracked black 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 pancetta from oven, place 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 and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Finish with salt and pepper to taste, shaved Pecorino Romano, pine nuts, and pancetta crisps.