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Sauteed Asparagus with Butter and Parmesan

 

Wonderful side-dish for roast chicken, lamb or pork...
 

1½ lbs 

 

asparagus, trimmed

 

3 Tbs 

 

unsalted butter

 

 

 

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

1 Tbs 

 

minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

 

¼ cup 

 

freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

 

 

1

Slice asparagus on a sharp diagonal about ½-inch thick, leaving the tips whole.

2

Melt butter in a large 12-inch skillet over moderate heat. Add the asparagus and season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is just tender, 5 to 6 minutes, lowering the heat if needed to keep the asparagus from browning. Don't overcook; the asparagus will soften a little more as it cools. Remove the pan from heat. Stir in parsley and 3 Tablespoons of the cheese.

3

Transfer to a serving bowl, top with remaining cheese, and serve immediately.

 

Servings: 4

 

 Cooking Tips

*Sauteing works best with medium to large asparagus. Thinly slice the spears on the diagonal to expose the most flesh.

 

 Recipe Source

Fine Cooking

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