Best Asparagus Wrapped In Pancetta Recipes

Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Pancetta image

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Number Of Ingredients 8

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
24 spears medium-sized asparagus
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
Good rashers of pancetta
4 good anchovies (optional)
Olive oil
1/2 lemon
1 knob butter

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Remove the woody ends of the asparagus by bending them at the end and snapping where it clicks naturally. Feel free to boil your asparagus for a minute or so if they are not as tender as they should be.
Grab 6 spears of asparagus, sandwich one of the rosemary sprigs and one of the anchovy fillets among the spears, and wrap a slice of pancetta around the middle to hold everything in place. Make three more bundles in the same way , and out them into a small roasting tray or pan with ? lemon. Drizzle with a little olive oil and roast in the pre-heated oven for 4 to 5 minutes, until the pancetta is crispy.
Remove from the oven, add your knob butter, and squeeze over the juice of your roasted lemon. Season of needs be. This will make a fantastic smoky sauce with your melted anchovies.

Roasted Asparagus With Pancetta image

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Ham

Time 17m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb fresh asparagus spear
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup finely diced pancetta or 1/3 cup Canadian bacon
1/3 cup shaved parmesan cheese
kosher salt
black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
lemon wedge

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Bend asparagus gently until it breaks at a natural point, and discard ends.
Toss asparagus with oil and minced garlic, and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Season with salt and peppers and sprinkle with diced pancetta and parmesan cheese.
Roast at 400F for 12 minutes or until done.
Serve with lemon squeezed over asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.9, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 287.4, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 12.1

Sesame-Coated Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sesame seeds
12 asparagus spears, trimmed to 4 inches
6 very thin slices pancetta, halved
2 cups vegetable oil
Sea salt (or coarse salt)

Steps:

Put flour, eggs, and sesame seeds in 3 shallow dishes. Wrap each asparagus spear with pancetta, leaving tip exposed.
Heat oil in a medium straight-sided skillet over medium heat until it registers 350 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer.
Dredge spears in flour, shaking off excess. Dip pancetta portion in egg; coat with sesame seeds. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt. Thread spears lengthwise onto skewers, if desired.

Grilled Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus image

Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Yield Makes 6 (appetizer) servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound medium asparagus (1/2 inch thick; 12 to 15)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
12 to 15 thin slices pancetta
Equipment:
4 (12-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes

Steps:

Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas).
Trim asparagus to 6 inches long, then toss with oil and 1/4 tsp pepper in a small dish. Wrap middle of each asparagus with 1 slice of pancetta. Thread 3 or 4 wrapped asparagus 1/2 inch apart onto each skewer.
Oil grill rack, then grill asparagus, uncovered, turning, until pancetta is golden brown in spots and asparagus is crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.