Pancetta Tarragon Asparagus

Crispy pancetta is pan-fried with asparagus and tarragon for a flavorful side dish perfect for any occasion.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 135 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons dried tarragon
• olive oil, or as needed
• ¾ pound thickly sliced pancetta
• 1 cup thinly sliced shallots
• 3 bunches fresh asparagus, diagonally sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Arrange pancetta on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until pancetta is crispy, about 20 minutes. Remove pancetta to a cutting board and chop. Pour the drippings on the baking sheet into a skillet; add olive oil to skillet.

Step 4

Heat drippings and olive oil in the skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shallots, asparagus, tarragon, and pancetta in the hot drippings-oil mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cover skillet and cook until asparagus is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.