Pancetta Wrapped Asparagus Bundles with Gruyere

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a baking sheetwith a bit of olive oil.
2. 2
   Heat a pan of water over high heat until boiling.
3. 3
   Addthe asparagus tothe boiling water for 30 seconds.
4. 4
   Remove immediately and plunge into a large bowl of ICE water to stop the cooking process and to maintain the bright green color.
5. 5
   Place on on a clean towel and pat dry.Wrap 4-5 asparagus spears with a piece of pancetta then lay it on the prepared baking sheet. Season well with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
6. 6
   Place into the oven and bake for 7 minutes. Flip the bundles over and cook for another 7 minutes, or until the pancetta is cooked.
7. 7
   Remove from the oven.
8. 8
   Sprinkle a bit of Gruyere on each bundle and place back into the oven for a minute or two or until the cheese is gooey and melted.
9. 9
   Remove from the oven and place on a serving plate.
10. 10
    Serve immediately. Enjoy.