Asparagi Alla Parmigiana (Italian Asparagus Gratin)

Submitted by AZPARZYCH

"Found online; posting for ZWT 7-Italy. *Updated 10/10/13-Finally made this and really enjoyed! I had very skinny asparagus so I should have decreased the cooking time. I used butter and drizzled a little olive oil on top too. I recommend using thicker asparagus or decrease cooking time.*"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
• 1⁄2 - 2⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Butter a shallow gratin or baking dish that is just large enough to hold the asparagus.
3. Place a layer of asparagus in the dish, with the tips all facing the same direction. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and some of the cheese Keep adding layers until all asparagus and all cheese is used, finishing with the cheese.
4. Dot the top of the dish with the pieces of butter and place the dish on the top rack of the oven.
5. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the asparagus is cooked through and beginning to brown and the cheese is melted.
6. *Variations.
7. Instead of the butter use olive oil or half butter and half olive oil.
8. Use half Parmesan and half shredded fontina cheese for a creamier gratin.
9. Layer a couple of slices of prosciutto in with the asparagus if you like.
10. Sprinkle with a little lemon zest for added zing.

Reviews

[Nif_H]

Very tasty! I cooked this in the BBQ while I was also making Recipe #462876 and Recipe #389594 and it turned out very well. I like my asparagus with a little bite to it so I didn't cook it for as long as stated. This is a very simple and delicious asparagus recipe! Made for 1, 2, 3 recipe tag game. Thanks AZPARZYCH! :)

 

[Artandkitchen]

I discovered that it's not necessary to boil the asparagus in advance.<br/>It's really much easier and the asparagus better because still "al dente" ( not to soft but just ready).<br/>Done for ZWT/

 

[WiGal]

Love roasted veggies! Simple but delicious! Used butter. Thanks AZ.

 

[NurseJaney]

*Made for Australia/NZ Swap #58* How easy can anything be ? I usually microwave asparagus for 4 min., and find it never-fail. When I roast, it is with feta and red pepper flakes. How nice to to have this quick and simple prep., and taste the vegetable's flavor. Fixed 1/2 for 2 of us, and squoze a tad of lemon juice on top when served. Thanks for posting, AZPARZYCH>