ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CHEESE
Asparagus is a vegetable that is very easy to prepare and makes for a great side dish or appetizer. With the addition of Parmesan cheese fondue, this dish will quickly become a favorite in your home. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 500 g (1lb) asparagus
- 50 g (1 ½ oz) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- 50 g (1 ½ oz) extra virgin olive oil
Instructions:
- Begin by washing the asparagus thoroughly and peeling the stalks.
- Next, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the asparagus. Boil the asparagus for 3-5 minutes, or until it’s tender.
- While the asparagus is cooking, heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
- Once the asparagus is cooked, remove it from the boiling water and add it to the saute pan with the olive oil.
- Saute the asparagus in the olive oil until it reaches a light golden color.
- Season the asparagus with salt and pepper, and turn off the heat.
- Finally, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus and serve hot.
Parmesan Fondue Recipe
If you’re looking for a delicious and decadent dipping sauce for your asparagus, try this Parmesan fondue recipe. It’s easy to make and pairs perfectly with the asparagus.
Ingredients:
- 800 g milk
- 200 g cream
- 800 g grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt
Instructions:
- Begin by heating the milk and cream in a saucepan over low heat. Heat the liquids to 60° and then remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add salt and grated Parmesan cheese to the saucepan, and stir until the cheese is melted.
- Use a blender to puree the mixture until it’s smooth.
- Chill the fondue in the refrigerator until it’s ready to serve.
Enjoy your delicious asparagus with Parmesan and olive oil, and don’t forget to dip it in the Parmesan fondue for an extra decadent treat!