Sauteed Asparagus and Pancetta

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Makes: 4 servings adjust
This is fast, easy, and only half-decadent. After all, Pancetta is Italian-style bacon, and everything goes better with bacon.

Directions

Ingredients

  • 1 slice Pancetta, 3/8" thick

Step 1

Ask for your pancetta cut thick--about 3/8". Dice that slice into 3/8" cubes.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Asparagus

Step 2

Break bottoms off asparagus stalks. Then cut them into 1-1.5" lengths.

Ingredients

  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Step 3

Add pancetta cubes to stainless skillet and heat to high heat, stirring or tossing pancetta frequently until it's lightly browned. Add asparagus and continue tossing and stirring. Season with salt and pepper (I think this tastes great when bold with the black pepper). Reduce heat to medium and stir until asparagus is not quite soft and remains bright. Serve immediately.
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