Roasted Asparagus Bundles and Bacon

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 32 asparagus spears
 * 4 oz. package sliced pancetta or regular bacon
 * black pepper to taste
 * parsley, optional

Directions

 * 1) Place the baking sheet with sides on the bottom rack of the oven.
 * 2) Heat an oven to 450°F. Trim asparagus spears to 6-inch lengths.
 * 3) Per bundle, wrap half a pancetta slice around the middle of 2 asparagus spears.
 * 4) When all 16 bundles are assembled, remove the hot baking sheet from the oven.
 * 5) Arrange bundles on the sheet. Roast for 5 minutes.
 * 6) Turn bundles over, continue to roast for 5 minutes or until pancetta is crisp and asparagus is tender.
 * 7) To serve, transfer bundles to a plate and sprinkle with pepper and parsley, if desired. Serve warm and plain or with other vegetables.