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Ingredients
| asparagus: 2 lbs (trimmed) |
| salted butter: 3 Tbl (cut into pieces) |
| grated parmesan cheese: 2/3 cup |
| salt |
| black pepper |
Asparagi Alla Parmigiana (Italian Asparagus Gratin)
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
20 min -
Servings
5 serving(s)
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- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Butter a shallow gratin or baking dish that is just large enough to hold the asparagus.
- Place a layer of asparagus in the dish, with the tips all facing the same direction. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and some of the cheese Keep adding layers until all asparagus and all cheese is used, finishing with the cheese.
- Dot the top of the dish with the pieces of butter and place the dish on the top rack of the oven.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the asparagus is cooked through and beginning to brown and the cheese is melted.
- *Variations.
- Instead of the butter use olive oil or half butter and half olive oil.
- Use half Parmesan and half shredded fontina cheese for a creamier gratin.
- Layer a couple of slices of prosciutto in with the asparagus if you like.
- Sprinkle with a little lemon zest for added zing.