Asparagus wrapped in pancetta with citronette is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, the pancetta adds a salty and smoky flavor, and the citronette adds a bright and tangy finish. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
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ROASTED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Snap the dry stem ends off of each asparagus and place on a heavy baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss. Roast until the asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Wrap each asparagus with 1 piece (about 1/2 a slice) of prosciutto, exposing tips. Arrange on a platter and serve at room temperature.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PANCETTA
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.
ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN CRISP PROSCIUTTO
Extremely easy and elegant appetizer. Asparagus spears are wrapped in a sheath of prosciutto, then baked until crispy. A great dish to make ahead, and bake just before serving.
Provided by Teresa Haider
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with olive oil.
- Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tip. Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender, and prosciutto is crisp. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 278.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PANCETTA
Make and share this Roasted Asparagus With Pancetta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Ham
Time 17m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
Sweet spring asparagus is wrapped in pancetta, rolled in sesame seeds, lightly fried, and then skewered.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
PANCETTA-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH CITRONETTE MARIO BATALI
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- eat and enjoy
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Asparagus doesn't need any help in my opinion, but a little prosciutto and lemon juice are wonderful little touches.
Provided by JSHutchings
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bend asparagus spears and snap off tough ends. Wrap 3 to 4 spears with a slice of prosciutto and secure with a toothpick. Place bundles in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle some lemon juice and olive oil over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is crisp-tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until prosciutto is crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle with more lemon juice after broiling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 220.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PANCETTA
This dish is a really good starter, or could be served as a light lunch with bread.
Provided by salamandercookshop
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- First make the dressing. Mix the rind and juice of the lemon with the garlic, parsley and olive oil, seasoning with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Take three asparagus spears and wrap them together tightly in one slice of Pancetta, ensuring that the whole asparagus is well covered in the Pancetta, particularly the tip. Complete this for the rest of the asparagus.
- Heat a large heavy non-stick frying pan with a tablespoon of olive oil and place the Pancetta wrapped asparagus in the pan to cook.
- It may be necessary to do this in batches depending on the size of your pan. Cook until the Pancetta is really crispy, turning as it cooks.
- On four plates arrange a bed of salad leaves and dress with the lemon and garlic dressing, gently tossing the leaves to coat.
- Slice each of the Pancetta wrapped asparagus in half with a diagonal slice and divide between the plates.
GRILLED PANCETTA-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Yield Makes 6 (appetizer) servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
PANCETTA AND ASPARAGUS PASTA
Make and share this Pancetta and Asparagus Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Laka
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sauté pancetta in a large pan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Remove pancetta with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add asparagus to the pan and sauté in the pancetta grease for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked.
- Slowly add the white wine to deglaze the pan. Continue cooking for 5 minutes or until the wine has reduced by about half.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot according to package instructions. Drain, but reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water for later (if needed).
- Add the pasta, pancetta and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese to the sauté pan with asparagus, and toss until combined. Sprinkle pasta with the remaining Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.3, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 212.6, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 16
ROASTED ASPARAGUS, PANCETTA & CHERRY TOMATO PASTA
A little asparagus goes a long way in this seasonal supper dish
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil the pasta in salted water. Put the asparagus into a roasting tin, then toss with the oil and pancetta. Roast for 10 mins until the pancetta starts to crisp up, stir in the tomatoes, then cook for 5 mins more.
- Drain the pasta, then add to the roasting tin along with the torn basil leaves and seasoning. Stir well until everything is glistening, then serve in bowls, scattered with grated Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 0.82 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose thick asparagus spears for a better wrapping experience and to ensure they can hold the pancetta and cheese filling.
- Blanch the asparagus briefly to retain its vibrant green color and crisp texture while making it tender.
- Use high-quality pancetta for an authentic Italian flavor and a crispy texture.
- Grate the Parmesan cheese finely to ensure it melts evenly and coats the asparagus spears.
- To achieve a golden brown and crispy pancetta, cook the asparagus bundles in a hot skillet with a little olive oil.
- Make the citronette dressing in advance to allow the flavors to meld and enhance.
- Drizzle the citronette dressing over the asparagus bundles just before serving to maintain the crispy texture of the pancetta.
Conclusion:
Asparagus wrapped in pancetta with citronette is an elegant and flavorful appetizer or side dish that is sure to impress your guests. The combination of tender asparagus, crispy pancetta, and tangy citronette dressing creates a harmonious and delicious dish. This recipe is easy to follow and can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. So next time you're looking for a quick and impressive dish, give this asparagus wrapped in pancetta with citronette a try – you won't be disappointed!
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