The South African Cook Book by Diane Kersey - HTML preview

Cheesy Asparagus

16 stalks asparagus, cleaned and trimmed

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Method: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook asparagus in boiling, salted water for 5 to 7 minutes, or until al dente. Drain. Melt butter in ovenproof pan. Add asparagus and sauté for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, add salt and pepper, and bake for 2 minutes. Transfer to broiler and broil for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Serve. Serves 4

Note: Use freshest asparagus available.