ASPARAGUS WITH PINE NUTS

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Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

1# asparagus, ends trimmed
3 qts. boiling salted water
3 T unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped prosciutto
1 tsp. chopped fresh basil
3 T toasted pine nuts
freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, divided

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in water 6 - 8 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain Rinse immediately under cold water. Drain. Transfer to broiler-proof dish. In small saucepan melt butter. Add garlic and saute 1-2 minutes. Add prosciutto. Saute 2 minutes.. Combine basil, pine nuts, pepper and 1/8 cup cheese. Add prosciutto mixture. Combine well. Spread over asparagus. Sprinkle with remaining 1/8 cup cheese. Broil 2 minutes or until cheese is almost melted. *To toast nuts, spread on foil-covered cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 3-5 minutes, watching carefully.

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