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This is another of my favorite way to prepare and serve fresh Spring asparagus. It is so
simple and so good with the truffle oil!
Check out
How to Select, Store, and Cook Asparagus. More great
Asparagus Recipes.
Truffled Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese Recipe
Recipe Type:
Asparagus,
Parmesan Cheese,
Truffle Oil
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients:
2 pounds
asparagus stalks, washed and trimmed
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin
olive oil
3 to 4
garlic cloves, finely chopped
Coarse
salt or sea salt
Coarsely-ground black pepper
1/4 cup (or more if desired) freshly-grated
Parmesan Cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano), or similar grating cheese
White
Truffle Oil
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
 Snap or cut off the tough ends of the asparagus.
Arrange asparagus in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Toss the asparagus
with the olive oil; chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.
Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes (depending on thickness of the asparagus
stalks) or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and toss with the
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; letting it slightly melt.
Transfer asparagus to a serving platter and sprinkle with truffle oil. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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