Asparagus With Gorgonzola Sauce

Awesome way to serve Asparagus! Serve with any food, but is especially good with other Italian dishes. Courtesy of Chef Silvia Maccari, Le Cordon Bleu Restaurant, and Italian Cooking and Living.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs asparagus
• 2  medium leeks, finely sliced
• 2  ounces gorgonzola, cubed
• 2  ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 4  leaves sage, finely chopped
• 6  ounces  whipping cream
•  extra virgin olive oil
•  breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Thoroughly clean the asparagus, cutting the tougher edge off.
2. Bind them in small bunches and blanch.
3. Let cool.
4. Meanwhile, grease a baking pan and place the asparagus with the edges to the center of the pan.
5. Finely slice the leek.
6. Heat some olive oil in a pan, pour the leek in and gently sauté over medium heat for 10 minutes.
7. Add the sage, the whipping cream and the Gorgonzola cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
8. Pour the Gorgonzola sauce on the asparagus, dust with a mixture of grated Parmigiano and breadcrumbs and broil under the grill for 10 minutes.
9. Serve immediately.