Asparagus With Butter and Parmesan Cheese
"Posted for ZWT7- Italy. Found on alleasyrecipes.com."
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- Ready In:
- 22mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
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2 lbs. asparagus
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh asparagus
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1⁄4 cup melted butter
- salt and pepper
directions
- Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus and discard. Wash the asparagus thoroughly.
- Put the tips of the asparagus together evenly and, with a sharp knife, cut off any parts extending beyond about 6 inches.
- Cut these trimmings into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a covered casserole with the water.
- Cook in the microwave oven for 2 to 3 minutes, depending upon their toughness. Add the remaining asparagus, putting the butt end toward the outer edges of the baking dish. Cover and cook until barely tender. (This should take about 6 to 8 minutes.).
- Remove asparagus to a serving dish, putting the cut pieces in the bottom of the dish and placing the spears attractively on top.
- Melt the butter in a small container in the microwave oven. Pour evenly over the asparagus. Sprinkle on the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Return to the microwave oven to reheat for 30 seconds. Serve.
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Reviews
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This was a great quick way to make asparagus. Mine were really thin so it only took 2-3 minutes total in the microwave. Thanks for sharing CJAY. Make for What's on the Menu tag. -
This was great, I've never cooked asparagus in the microwave before but it was quick and easy and turned out great.
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Simple but nice. Reviewed for ZWT 7. -
Asparagus and spring-time ~ go hand in hand...and this is the most simple, but such an elequant tasting dish of asparagus I've had in a long time! Perfect! I just put mine in a pot of hot water for a bit, (3 minutes) added butter and parm after letting it drain, and down into my stomach it went. Loved it! Thanks for posting! Made for ZWT7 -
Very simple but very flavorful. I steamed the asparagus, put them in a serving dish, then added salt, pepper, and parmesan, pouring the butter over it all. I did not need to return this to the microwave to reheat - it was perfect! Made for ZWT7 by a Hot Pink Lady.
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