Italian Appetizer (Antipasti) Recipes - Asparagus with Cheese (Asparagi con Formaggio) Recipe

Ingredients

• 450 g/1lb asparagus

• Salt

• 25 g/1 oz/2 tbsp butter, melted

• 50 g/2 oz/1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Method:

1. Pour sufficient water into a frying pan (skillet) to give a 2 cm/3/4 in depth. Add a pinch of salt and bring to the boil.

2. Add the asparagus spears and cook for 5 minutes until almost tender. Drain, reserving the cooking liquid for further use as vegetable stock.

3. Cut the asparagus into short lengths if preferred. Lay in a shallow flameproof dish. Cover with melted butter and grated cheese.

4. Place under a hot grill (broiler) until the cheese starts to brown.