Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus With Citronette Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• STEP 2.Wrap each asparagus spear with a slice of pancetta, starting from the bottom and working your way up.
• STEP 3.Place the wrapped asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• STEP 4.Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pancetta is crispy and the asparagus is tender.
• STEP 5.While the asparagus is baking, prepare the citronette dressing by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 6.Once the asparagus is cooked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
• STEP 7.Drizzle the citronette dressing over the pancetta-wrapped asparagus and serve immediately.

Cooking Tips

• Choose asparagus spears that are firm and bright green in color.
• If the pancetta is not staying in place, you can secure it with toothpicks.
• For extra flavor, you can sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus before baking.

Storage and Serving

• Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus With Citronette is best served immediately after cooking.
• If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, place the asparagus in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes, or until warmed through.