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

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.