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.