Easy Cheesy Asparagus (italian Style)

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 lb sweet butter

Recipe

• 1 trim the ends of the asparagus.
• 2 using a sharp paring knife, peel each spear so that the tender part is exposed.
• 3 when done, the spear should be pale green with the same thickness from stem to tip.
• 4 tie the spears in bundles of 6 or 7 each and lay the bundles flat in an oblong pot.
• 5 cover with salted water and bring to a boil.
• 6 lower the heat and simmer about 12 minutes for young spears and 16 to 18 minutes for thick spears.
• 7 asparagus should be tender but not limp.
• 8 when a knife easily penetrates the stems, the asparagus is done.
• 9 drain and blot on a linen towel, place the bundles on a hot platter and remove the strings.
• 10 sprinkle with cheese and dot with butter.