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 As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through our affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Our recommendations are always honest and unbiased. Thank you for your support! 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