Poached and Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. 2

   Clean asparagus by trimming lower 2 inches or so of tough asparagus bottom and peel remainder of stalk to within 2 inches of tip.

3. 3

   Tie asparagus into small bundles for easier handling.

4. 4

   In a pot, combine water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Add asparagus and poach for 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Drain asparagus and submerge in ice water to stop blanching process.

7. 7

   Asparagus may be drained and held at this point for future use.

8. 8

   Place drained asparagus in baking dish and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

9. 9

   Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and black pepper over asparagus and place in oven.

10. 10

    Roast until cheese melts.

11. 11

    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.