Eggs with roasted asparagus and pancetta for deux Recipe momma jomma
- 4 eggs
- 12 stalks asparagus- trimmed of woody ends
- 2 slices of about 1/4 inch pancetta- uncoiled and cut into bite sized bits
- 3-4 baguette slices
- fresh grated parmesam reggiano
- olive oil
- sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Brush the baguette slices lightly with olive oil and place them in a single layer on one side of a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place the asparagus in a single layer on the other side and drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with some sea salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Bake for about ten minutes- until bread is nicely toasted and the asparagus is taking on some colorturning once.
- While the asparagus and bread are in the oven prepare the eggs and pancetta.
- Using a large-9 or 10 inch non stick skillet- cook the pancetta until crisp- about 6-7 minutes over medium heat.When cooked- place them on paper towels.
- If there is enough pancetta drippings in the pan you dont need to add olive oil when cooking the eggs.
- If there is too much- wipe the pan with a paper towel- not much oil is needed.
- Have the pan at med- hi heat and crack the eggs into the pan.
- Lower the heat some.
- Cook until the whites are set and the yolks runny- or till your desired preference.
- This usually only takes 3-4 minutes
- To plate the food have 2 plates ready.
- Make an asparagus bed in the middle of the plate.
- Place the eggs on top.
- Scatter the pancetta and break up the bread into little bites and sprinkle onto the plate.
- Give a sprinkle of sea salt, a good grinding of pepper and grate fresh parmesan over the dish.
- Voila!
eggs, stalks, bits, baguette slices, parmesam reggiano, olive oil, salt
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/eggs-roasted-asparagus-pancetta-deux-12110 (may not work)