Asparagus Sformato

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh thin asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup pancetta bacon, diced
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 5 eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk

Instructions

  1. 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. Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, saute pancetta in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Remove asparagus from the oven. Cut off asparagus tips and set aside. Puree asparagus stalks in a blender.
  5. 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. 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. 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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

744 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.3g 27% DV
Total Fat 55.6g 71% DV
Carbs 48.7g 18% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 11.9g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10127.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 350.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 146mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 72.8mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 365.8mg 28% DV
Iron 3.5mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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