Speck-Wrapped Asparagus with Poached Eggs
Speck-Wrapped Asparagus with Poached Eggs, known in Italy as Asparagi Avvolti nello Speck e Uova in Camicia, is an elegant and seasonal dish that highlights simple, high-quality ingredients. Fresh asparagus spears are wrapped in savoury speck and gently cooked until tender, then topped with a perfectly poached egg that adds richness and balance. Ideal for brunch, a light lunch or a refined starter, this authentic Italian recipe celebrates spring flavours with effortless sophistication.
- Author
- Affetto Italiano
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 5 minutes
- Servings
- 2
- Category
Lunch
- Cuisine
- Italian
Ingredients
- 12 asparagus spears
- 6 slices of speck (shop here)
- 2–4 eggs
- Olive oil (shop here)
- Vinegar, salt, pepper
Directions
- Wrap 2 asparagus spears in 1 slice of speck. Pan-sear or bake until just cooked.
- Bring water with vinegar to a simmer. Crack eggs into cups and gently poach (3–4 minutes).
- Plate the asparagus bundles, top with a poached egg, and season.
- and season.




