Addictive Asparagus

Raquel Grinnell's Note:

This was soooo amazing the first time I made it that my husband ate the rest in the middle of the night - it was supposed to be my lunch the next day!!! How can you go wrong with asparagus, leeks, pancetta, garlic, orange zest, parsley and pine nuts. Savory, fresh, addictive!!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 1.0 side dish

• 4 ounces pancetta, 1/4 inch dice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 lb asparagus, sliced into 2 inch pieces on bias, woody ends snapped off
• 1 1/4 cups leeks, thinly sliced crosswise (white and pale green parts only)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• fresh lemon zest, of one whole lemon
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
• 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In a large non-stick pan, saute pancetta, stirring frequently over medium heat, until crisp and lightly golden.
2. Add butter, then asparagus and leeks and saute until asparagus is tender crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add garlic, citrus zests, toasted pine nuts and parsley and saute for another minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.