Roast Asparagus Wrapped in Pancetta With Lemon Mayonaise

Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. From Seasonal Food by Susannah Blake. I really liked the focus on whole foods.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 7  ounces asparagus (about 10-12 spears )
•  pancetta (16 thin slices )
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1  lemon, juice and grated rind of
• 2  tablespoons fresh dill (finely chopped )

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Prepare the lemon mayonaise in a small serving bowl by mixing together the mayonaise , lemon juice and rind , and the chopped dill. Cover and place in the fridge.
3. Wrap each asparagus spear in a slice of pancetta. Arrange on a baking sheet and drizzle the olive oil over them. Sprinkle a little black pepper on top and roast in the oven for 6 to 7 minutes ( I cook mine about 12 minutes ) until tender.
4. Serve warm with the bowl of lemon mayonaise.