Asparagus Parmesan Cheese

Asparagus With Parmesan Cheese

Ingredients:

» 2 lbs. fresh asparagus

» 4 to 6 tbsp. butter

» Salt and pepper to taste

» Grated cheese

Blanch asparagus 2 minutes. Drain, arrange in a shallow dish. Melt butter and pour over asparagus. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Serves 4 to 6.

Herbed Asparagus With Parmesan Cheese

Serves 6.

Ingredients:

» 2 lbs. pencil thin asparagus, trimmed

» 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temp.

» 1 tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley

» 1 tbsp. snipped fresh or freeze dried chives

» 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill

» 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary

» 1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

» 4 oz. Parmesan cheese in 1 piece

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the asparagus. Simmer until just tender, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

2. Combine the butter, chopped herbs and pepper in a small bowl and blend thoroughly.

3. Just before serving, melt the herb butter over medium heat in a large heavy skillet. Add the asparagus and toss gently to heat through, 2 minutes.

4. Transfer the asparagus to a warmed serving platter and shave Parmesan cheese over it. Serve immediately and pass the pepper grinder.

Source: cooks

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