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Absurdly Addictive Asparagus

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Asparagus with Pancetta, Lemon, Leeks and Lemon
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword asparagus
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 4 oz diced pancetta or prosciutto
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and sliced 2 inch pieces on the bias
  • 1 1/4 cups leek, thinly sliced crosswise (white and pale green parts only)
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp toasted pine nuts
  • 2-3 Tbsp chopped flat parsley leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large non-stick pan, sauté pancetta, stirring frequently, over medium heat, until crisp and lightly golden.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of butter to pan. Add asparagus pieces and leek and sauté until asparagus is tender crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add garlic, lemon and orange zest, toasted pine nuts and parsley and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Season to taste with freshly ground pepper and salt and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is from FOOD52, one of my favorite websites for heavily tested recipes.  The title of this one got me - it's true to the core.  Enjoy!