Truffled Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese

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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!

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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 Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese or similar grating cheese
White Truffle Oil

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

oven roasting asparagus 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.