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.
