Baked Asparagus Italian Style (asparagi Al Forno)

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs green asparagus or 1 1/2 lbs asparagus (prefer thicker stalked)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 6 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, best parmesan cheese by far (2 oz)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degree f.
• 2 clean the asparagus and trim off the woody ends if necessary.
• 3 place asparagus in a steamer (or in a pan of lightly salted water) and steam/cook for 8 minutes.
• 4 be sure not to over cook and make asparagus limpy.
• 5 place asparagus in a buttered, oven tolerant dish or pan.
• 6 season with pinch of salt and black pepper.
• 7 drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the top and sprinkle with parmigiano reggiano.
• 8 bake in preheated oven for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
• 9 enjoy-- mmmmmmm.