Roasted Asparagus Bundles and Bacon

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes 8 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 32 asparagus spears
* 4 oz. package sliced pancetta or regular bacon
* black pepper to taste
* parsley, optional
== Directions ==
# Place the baking sheet with sides on the bottom rack of the oven.
# Heat an oven to 450° F. Trim asparagus spears to 6-inch lengths.
# Per bundle, wrap half a pancetta slice around the middle of 2 asparagus spears.
# When all 16 bundles are assembled, remove the hot baking sheet from the oven.
# Arrange bundles on the sheet. Roast for 5 minutes.
# Turn bundles over, continue to roast for 5 minutes or until pancetta is crisp and asparagus is tender.
# To serve, transfer bundles to a plate and sprinkle with pepper and parsley, if desired. Serve warm and plain or with other vegetables.
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