ASPARAGUS IN GORGONZOLA SAUCE RECIPE

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Asparagus season is in full swing and I have really been enjoying it. Every week I pick up a lot of the asparagus at the local farmers market. Mostly I have just been enjoying it steamed as a side dish but I wanted to try something new. I remembered having seen several asparagus gratins in the past and I could not pass up on the chance of smothering some asparagus with cheese. After a little searching I came across this recipe for asparagus in a gorgonzola sauce . Gorgonzola is one of my favorite cheeses and I was

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 leek (sliced)
2 sage leaves (chopped)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 ounce gorgonzola dolce (crumbled)
2 tablespoons parmigiano reggiano (grated)
2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Blanch the asparagus in boiling water, rinse in cold water and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a pan.
  • Add the leek and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the sage, heavy cream and gorgonzola and cook until it begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Place the asparagus in a baking dish in a single layer.
  • Pour the gorgonzola sauce over the asparagus and sprinkle with the parmesan and the bread crumbs.
  • Place under a broiler and broil until golden brown on top, about 3-5 minutes.

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