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Pancetta Wrapped Asparagus Bundles with Gruyere

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5 bundles
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • 20-25 spears of asparagus spears wooden ends removed
  • 5 slices of pancetta
  • truffle salt or sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup gruyere cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with a bit of olive oil.
  2. Heat a large saucepan of water over high heat until boiling. Add the asparagus to the boiling water to blanch for 30 seconds.
  3. Remove immediately and plunge into a large bowl of ICE water to stop the cooking process and maintain the bright green color. Place on a clean towel and pat dry.
  4. Wrap 4-5 asparagus spears with a piece of pancetta then lay it on the prepared baking sheet. Season well with truffle salt (or sea salt) and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
  5. Place into the oven and bake for 7 minutes.
  6. Flip the bundles over and cook for another 7 minutes, or until the pancetta is cooked.
  7. Remove from the oven. Sprinkle a bit of Gruyere on each bundle and place back into the oven for a minute or two or until the cheese is gooey and melted.
  8. Remove from the oven and place on a serving plate. Serve immediately. Enjoy.