Asparagus with Bacon

The asparagus is cleaned and a thin slice of bacon is wrapped around every 1, 2 or more stalks (depending on thickness). Bake in an oven heated to 200 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until the bacon is done. If you prefer the bacon more crispy, it is good to pre-bake it so the asparagus does not burn.

• Asparagus prepared this way can be served with fried or poached eggs topped with Hollandaise sauce.
• Asparagus can be prepared in a similar way with prosciutto. In this case, the asparagus is roasted with a little olive oil in the oven or on a grill, and the prosciutto is wrapped around it without cooking.