Roasted Asparagus Bundles and Bacon

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

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

Directions

 * 1) Place baking sheet with sides on bottom rack of oven.
 * 2) Heat oven to 450°F.
 * 3) Trim asparagus spears to 6 inch lengths.
 * 4) For each bundle, wrap half a pancetta slice around the middle of 2 asparagus spears.
 * 5) When all 16 bundles are assembled, remove the hot baking sheet from oven.
 * 6) Arrange bundles on sheet.
 * 7) Roast 5 minutes.
 * 8) Turn bundles over, continue to roast for 5 minutes or until pancetta is crisp and asparagus is tender.
 * 9) To serve, transfer bundles to a plate and sprinkle with pepper.
 * 10) Can be served hot, warm, or at room temp.