Roasted Green Beans

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh green beans, (trimmed)
• 4 ounces pancetta, (chopped into small pieces)
• 1 cup shallots, (thick sliced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425ºF (218ºC).

2. 2

   Divide the beans (2 pounds) in half and spread them out on 2 baking sheets. Do the same with the pancetta (4 ounces) and shallots (1 cup). Drizzle with olive oil (2 tablespoons) and sprinkle with salt (1/2 teaspoon) and pepper (1/4 teaspoon).

3. 3

   Toss the mixture together, directly on sheets, to coat evenly. Spread everything out as a single layer.

4. 4

   Bake in preheated oven, 18 to 20 minutes, or until the beans begin to brown and the pancetta is sizzling.