Pancetta Asparagus

Who doesn't love pancetta? Maybe not the price tag! But, it's a salted meat that is a gourmet substitute for bacon. Just try to keep telling yourself that the vegetables you are eating equal that part out!

 

2 oz pancetta, diced

1 Tbsp spreadable butter

1 lb fresh asparagus, ends trimmed off

2 cloves garlic, minced

squirt of lemon juice

1 Tbsp lemon zest

1 Tsp orange zest

2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

pepper, to taste

 

Recipe Adapted from Food 52

 

Cut asparagus into one inch pieces, diagonally. In a large skillet, saute pancetta until golden. Add the butter to the pan and, once melted, add asparagus.

Cover and let it steam on medium low for 3-4 minutes. Then, mix in the remaining ingredients and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.