ASPARAGUS-WHITE BEAN GRATIN RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Asparagus-White Bean Gratin Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by courtneyepowell

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup half-and-half or light cream
1 teaspoon minced garlic (2 cloves)
1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 15 ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

Steps:

Preheat broiler. In a broiler-proof very large skillet stir together the half-and-half, garlic, lemon peel, and salt. Stir in cannellini beans and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Bring to boiling, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Meanwhile, wrap asparagus spears in bundles of 5 or 6 with prosciutto slices and place bundles on top of bean mixture. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Broil 4 to 6 inches from the heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and asparagus is tender.