Italian Appetizer (Antipasti) Recipes - Asparagus Parmesan-style (Asparagi alla Parmigiana) Recipe

Ingredients

• 450 g/1lb asparagus, trimmed

• 15 g/1/2 oz/1 tbsp butter

• 2 egg yolks

• 15 ml/1 tbsp vinegar

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 50 g/2 oz/1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Method:

1. Cook the asparagus in boiling salted water for about 8-10 minutes until tender.

2. Drain and cut into even-sized lengths and place on a warmed serving plate in the shape of a pyramid.

3. Place the butter in a saucepan and beat in the egg yolks. Add the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

4. Cook until thickened, stirring all the time. Do not allow to boil.

5. Pour over the asparagus, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and serve at once.