Asparagus Gratin...Fancy And Good! Recipe

Name: Asparagus Gratin...Fancy And Good!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits; 1/2 cup finely chopped shallot (about 2 large); 4 slices firm white bread, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 1/4 cup pine nuts (1 1/4 oz); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 ounces finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (1 cup); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese

Servings: persons

2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
1/2 cup finely chopped shallot (about 2 large)
4 slices firm white bread, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup pine nuts (1 1/4 oz)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 ounces finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese

1
Butter a 2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow ceramic flameproof baking dish.
2
Cook asparagus in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
3
Drain in a colander, then transfer to baking dish and keep warm, tightly covered with foil.
4
Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until foam subsides, then cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 3 minutes.
5
Add bread and pine nuts and cook, stirring, until browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add pepper, 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, tossing to combine.
6
Preheat broiler.
7
Toss warm asparagus with mascarpone, remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined well.
8
Sprinkle bread-crumb mixture evenly over asparagus. Broil 5 to 7 inches from heat until topping is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits, 1/2 cup finely chopped shallot (about 2 large), and more.

Yes, Asparagus Gratin...Fancy And Good! falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus Gratin...Fancy And Good!

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