Name: Asparagus Sformato
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Fresh thin asparagus, trimmed - 1 pound; Olive oil - 1 tablespoon; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - 1 pinch; Pancetta bacon, diced - ½ cup; Butter - 1 teaspoon; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided - 3 ½ tablespoons; Eggs - 5; Milk - ⅓ cup

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30 min.

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Ingredients for - Asparagus Sformato

1. Fresh thin asparagus, trimmed - 1 pound

2. Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

3. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - 1 pinch

4. Pancetta bacon, diced - ½ cup

5. Butter - 1 teaspoon

6. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided - 3 ½ tablespoons

7. Eggs - 5

8. Milk - ⅓ cup

How to cook deliciously - Asparagus Sformato

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread asparagus out in one layer. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; mix.

2. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, saute pancetta in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. Stage

Remove asparagus from the oven. Cut off asparagus tips and set aside. Puree asparagus stalks in a blender.

5. Stage

Reduce oven temperature to 315 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan with butter and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

6. Stage

Beat eggs with an electric mixer until foamy, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully fold in milk, remaining Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Fold in pureed asparagus. Pour mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Place asparagus tips on top in a decorative pattern.

7. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until sformato is lightly browned and starts to pull away from the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven, cool for a few minutes, and serve.