The PERFECT Asparagus Recipe | Italian Food Recipe

By Vincenzo's Plate · 20 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C.
2. Bring 3 litres of water to the boil and add a pinch of salt.
3. Cut 1cm off the end of each asparagus spear, discard it, and boil the spears for about 7 minutes.
4. Cut the pancetta into small cubes and put them in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
5. Add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and the pancetta, and cook until it sizzles and browns.
6. Add a small pinch of dried herbs and cook for around 5 minutes.
7. Lift the asparagus out of the pot with tongs and add it to the pancetta.
8. Pour the white vinegar over the top, add another pinch of herbs and stir for a minute.
9. Grate fresh Parmesan over the asparagus and bake it for 2 minutes.
10. Using tongs, arrange the asparagus on a plate, top with the pancetta and add a little extra on the side.

Summarized from Vincenzo's Plate's video. Watch it for the details.

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