The Ferguson Recipes – Recipes, Plain & Simple
📖 The Recipes Visit our Contact Page to find out how you can contribute your favorite recipes.
The Ferguson Recipes – Recipes, Plain & Simple
The Ferguson Recipes

Pancetta Asparagus Sauté with Citrus 🌄 💤 ⏳
Paper Lunch Bag Popcorn 🌄 💤 ⏳
Parmesan Herb Dip Mix 🌄 💤
Parsley Pesto With Toasted Walnuts 💤 ⏳
Pasta alla Gricia 🌄 💤
Pasta Carbonara 🌄 💤 ⏳
Pasta Puttanesca 🌄 💤
Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tart) 🌄 💤 ⏳
🖨 🖨
Pancetta Asparagus Sauté with Citrus
Pancetta Asparagus Sauté with Citrus
{Serving suggestion only*}
Click Image to Zoom
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this vibrant Pancetta Asparagus Sauté with Citrus. The crispy pancetta adds a delightful salty crunch that complements the tender-crisp asparagus, while the citrus zests brighten every bite. Leeks add a gentle sweetness, and toasted pine nuts contribute wonderful texture and nutty flavor. Ready in under 15 minutes, this elegant side dish pairs beautifully with grilled meats or fish for a restaurant-quality dinner at home. Perfect for spring entertaining or a quick weeknight vegetable option. - Claude
No Jump Zone
Ingredients
4 ounces pancetta, cut into 3/8 inch to 1/4 inch dice
1 Tbsp butter
1 pound asparagus, woody ends trimmed and sliced into 2 inch pieces on the bias
1 1/4 cups leek, thinly sliced crosswise (white and pale green parts only)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Zest of one lemon
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 Tbsp toasted pine nuts
1 Tbsp Italian parsley, chopped (more to taste)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
In a large non-stick pan, sauté pancetta, stirring frequently, over medium heat, until crisp and lightly golden.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to pan.
Add asparagus pieces and leek and sauté until asparagus is tender crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
Add garlic, lemon and orange zest, toasted pine nuts and parsley and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Season to taste with freshly ground pepper and salt and serve immediately.
Servings\Yield
Serves 4 as a side dish
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 170; Total Fat: 13g (Saturated Fat: 4g); Cholesterol: 18mg; Sodium: 310mg; Total Carbohydrates: 9g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 3g); Protein: 7g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: asparagus, pancetta, citrus, side dish, pine nuts, leeks
🗂️ Categories: 🌽 Sides, 🍅 Veggies
📚 Collections: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Pancetta Asparagus Sauté with Citrus was added on May 12, 2025 and last updated on September 25, 2025.
*Serving suggestion only. 😂 If a food photo doesn't look like it was taken by a monkey named Frank, it was most likely AI generated and not the result of Frank's minimal culinary or photographic skills. Unless you failed the "I'm not a robot" test, your recipes will probably not look like the ones in the pictures. See Creamy Turkey Veggie Soup to read more about AI images.
📄 A Quick Note About The Recipes At The Ferguson Recipes: We love sharing recipes, but please be aware that most haven't been professionally tested in our kitchen or independantly verified. Your safety is important to us, so always practice safe food handling and cooking techniques. Cook smart and use your best judgment! Eggs: If you make a recipe that uses raw eggs, please consider using pasteurized eggs. Allergens: Food allergens have not been identified in each individual recipe. Please use caution if you have any food allergies. Have questions about a specific recipe? Feel free to reach out to us.
💡️ Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy, Disclaimers, and Terms of Service
🍪 Cookie Policy: Cookies are only used for registered users for the keep logged-in function, if you select it. They are also used to let us know that you don't want cookies set. Ironic, ain't it!
🤐 Privacy Policy: I don't share your information with anyone; I don't even know how!
📜 Terms of Service: Be nice!
ℹ️ About TFR: Click me to learn more about The Ferguson Recipes!
🏛️ Founded April 13, 2006
©️ 2006 - 2026 fergusonrecipes.com
📧 Contact!
📄Recipe Disclaimer: While The Ferguson Recipes strives to present reliable and delicious recipes, please note that most of the recipes on this site have not undergone rigorous testing or independent verification. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you always follow standard food safety guidelines when preparing any dish. Eggs: If you make a recipe that uses raw eggs, please consider using pasteurized eggs. Allergens: Food allergens have not been identified in each individual recipe. Please use caution if you have any food allergies. If you have any questions or concerns about a specific recipe, please feel free to contact us.
🔎️ About Searches
  • ‼️ Please enter at least 3 characters with at least 1 letter. (50 character limit.)
  • 🍏 Use quotes for exact match (e.g.,"apple pie")
  • 🍲 Use + to require words (e.g.,+chicken +rice)
  • 🥩 Use | for "OR" (e.g., beef|chicken)
  • 🚫 Use - to exclude (e.g., chocolate -nuts)
  • 🌟 Use * as a wildcard (e.g., chick*)
  • 🥣 Combine filters
    • 🥣 Try (e.g., +Mexican +taco* -rice)
    • 🥣 or (e.g., +"green beans" +ferguson)
  • ⚠️ Some special characters might be ignored.
  • 🍪 Search by category (e.g., sweets|cookies)
  • 🧂 Search by ingredient (e.g., cinnamon, nutmeg)
  • 🔍 Try multiple words for better results
  • 🛑️ NOTE: One or more "-" without anything else will find no recipes.
  • ⚠️ Occasionally, the highlighting process breaks due to embedded hyperlinks, some wierd characters, some weird punctuation, sun spots, acne spots, etc. Nowt to be done about it.
✖ Zoomed image