ANTIPASTO OF ASPARAGUS WITH FRESHLY GRATED PARMIGIANO CHEESE

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Speciality of the Restaurante San Giorgio in Turin, Piemonte, Italia and from a clipping in my grandmother's recipe box.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs asparagus, bottoms trimmed and stems peeled (stems about 1/2 inch thick)
4 cups red leaf lettuce, torn
1 cup cherry tomatoes, preferably yellow
3 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In wide skillet, place asparagus, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
  • Cook until crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Drain and set aside to cool.
  • On platter, arrange lettuce, and when asparagus stalks are cool, arrange them on top in center with all of the spears pointing in one direction.
  • Scatter tomatoes about and sprinkle with cheese, olive oil and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.7, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 2.7, Sodium 96.5, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 6.2

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