ASPARAGUS WITH FONTINA AND CREAM SAUCE

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Another great recipe for asparagus. The recipe was created for the Stockon CA. Asparagus Festival and comes from KCRA TV.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs asparagus
salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 ounces italian Fontina cheese, diced
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Clean and snap ends off of asparagus, Cook asparagus.
  • While asparagus is cooking, prepare the sauce.
  • Melt the butter in a medium-size skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the cream and fontina cheese.
  • Cook, stirring until the cheese melts and the cream has thickened and reduced by half--1 to 2 minutes.
  • Season slightly with salt.
  • Drain the asparagus and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place asparagus on platter, spoon on cream sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve at once.

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