ASPARAGUS WITH CREAM SAUCE

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAM SAUCE image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Bunch Asparagus (About 1 pound)
3 Tbsp Butter (unsalted)
1 Tbsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
3 Cloves Garlic (Peeled and minced)
1/4 Cup Diced Onion (Red or yellow)
1/4 Cup Cream (heavy whipping cream)
1/4 Cup Finely Grated Parmesean Cheese (or other hard italian cheese)
Sea Salt & Fresh Cracked Black Pepper (to taste)

Steps:

In a skillet over medium heat 1 tbsp butter and olive oil. Add onion with a heavy pinch of salt and black pepper and sauté till soft. Meanwhile bend one asparagus until it snaps. Line up the snapped asparagus with the rest of the bunch and trim at that point then add to onions. Two minutes before the asparagus is going to be cooked to desired doneness, stir in garlic and sauté for about 1 minute. Now add cream and remaining butter and allow sauce to tighten. Just before serving throw in cheese and mix through one last time. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning. Optional: May add other veggies (Mushroom, Sweet Peppers, etc) to put a twist on the dish. Also try adding toasted pine nuts or almonds right before serving.