Description
Sicilian Spring Onion & Pancetta is a flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring spring onions wrapped in savory pancetta. Cooked to perfection, the onions become tender while the pancetta crisps up, creating a delicious combination of textures. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a side dish or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 thick spring onions (or 18 thin spring onions – 3 per bundle)
- 12 slices pancetta (or unsmoked bacon)
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions:
- Wrap each spring onion tightly with a slice of pancetta. For thin spring onions, group 3 together and wrap tightly.
- Cook the Onions:
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add a little oil.
- Place 3 wrapped onions into the pan.
- Sauté:
- Cook for 8 minutes, turning once or twice to ensure even crisping of the pancetta.
- TIP: For thick onions, cover the pan with a lid after 2 minutes and cook for 3-4 minutes to cook through. Remove the lid and continue frying for the remaining 2-3 minutes to crisp up the pancetta.
- Finish:
- Arrange the cooked onions on a baking tray and keep warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining onions.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, with no additional adornments.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: The wrapped onions can be prepared ahead of time and cooked just before serving.
- Pancetta Substitute: Unsalted bacon can be used instead of pancetta if necessary.
- Texture: Ensure even cooking by turning the onions regularly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 424 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1,400mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg