Easy Cheesy Asparagus (italian Style)
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 3
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 lbs fresh asparagus
- 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1⁄4 lb sweet butter
directions
- Trim the ends of the asparagus.
- Using a sharp paring knife, peel each spear so that the tender part is exposed.
- When done, the spear should be pale green with the same thickness from stem to tip.
- Tie the spears in bundles of 6 or 7 each and lay the bundles flat in an oblong pot.
- Cover with salted water and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer about 12 minutes for young spears and 16 to 18 minutes for thick spears.
- Asparagus should be tender but not limp.
- When a knife easily penetrates the stems, the asparagus is done.
- Drain and blot on a linen towel, place the bundles on a hot platter and remove the strings.
- Sprinkle with cheese and dot with butter.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Polar Bear
Germany