Roasted Asparagus Bundles and Bacon

ROASTED ASPARAGUS BUNDLES

32 asparagus spears 4 oz package sliced pancetta or you could use regular bacon Black pepper to taste

Place baking sheet with sides on bottom rack of oven. Heat oven to 450 degrees.* Trim asparagus spears to 6 inch lengths. For each bundle, wrap half a pancetta slice around the middle of 2 asparagus spears.

When all 16 bundles are assembled, remove the hot baking sheet from oven. Arrange bundles on sheet. Roast 5 min. Turn bundles over, continue to roast for 5 min. or until pancetta is crisp and asparagus is tender.

To Serve, transfer bundles to a plate and sprinkle with pepper. Can be served hot, warm, or at room temp. MAKES 8 SERVINGS.*

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 * Catsrecipes Y-Group