things to go with veal 003   Asparagus Milanaise

6 servings

Ingredients

3 lbs fresh asparagus (36 - 42 stalks, depending on size)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions

Use a potato peeler and scrape the asparagus spears to within two inches of the top.
Cut off and discard the tough bottoms of the spears to make them of uniform length.
Place stalks in a skillet and add cold water to cover and salt.
Bring to the boil and simmer until tender yet firm.
Preheat the broiler.
Drain the asparagus and arrange them on a heatproof, buttered baking dish.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then with the cheese.
Dot with butter.
Run under the broiler for one to three minutes until cheese is golden brown.