BAKED ASPARAGUS ITALIAN STYLE (ASPARAGI AL FORNO)
Italians love asparagus like Americans do baked potatoes. They have a quatrillion ways to serve it, and even prepare versions to be served with fried eggs for breakfast. I ran into this recipe years ago when visiting northern Italy. I fell in love with it and have relished it for years. Try it and enjoy.
Provided by Preacher_in_Kitchen
Categories Vegetable
Time 12m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
- Clean the asparagus and trim off the woody ends if necessary.
- Place asparagus in a steamer (or in a pan of lightly salted water) and steam/cook for 8 minutes.
- Be sure not to over cook and make asparagus limpy.
- Place asparagus in a buttered, oven tolerant dish or pan.
- Season with pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the top and sprinkle with Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Enjoy-- mmmmmmm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 173.1, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 7.5
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Syedzameer Uddin
[email protected]I've tried many asparagus recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Asllan Rexha
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's simple to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Joseph Nauyoma
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The asparagus was so tender and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.
Jurasic Technology nyendo
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the crispy breadcrumbs and always ask for seconds.
Muhammad Ammad Khan Usman
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the asparagus and asked for the recipe.
KingdomDarkHeart
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I also like to add a bit of lemon zest to the breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
Twisted Tyler
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it!
Zoey Breen
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but this recipe really delivered. The asparagus was cooked to perfection and the flavors were spot-on.
Stephanie Buyher
[email protected]This is now my favorite way to cook asparagus. It's so simple, but the results are amazing.
Taikun TZ
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the asparagus turns out perfectly tender and flavorful.