Best Roasted Asparagus With Tomatoes And Gorgonzola Recipes

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C/350F/gas mark 4 and bring a pot of water to the boil.
• Bend each asparagus stalk near the bottom and let it snap naturally, alternatively cut off the woody end of each asparagus. Boil the asparagus for 1-2 minutes then plunge into cold water to stop them cooking. You want the asparagus to retain their bright green colour.
• Dry the asparagus then add to an oven proof dish. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper then dot with cubes of butter and Gorgonzola.
• Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese has melted and asparagus is cooked through. Serve with grilled chicken and potatoes or steak.

TUSCAN-STYLE ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place the asparagus, tomatoes and pine nuts on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add to asparagus and toss to coat. , Bake 15-20 minutes or just until asparagus is tender. Drizzle with remaining oil and the lemon juice; sprinkle with cheese and lemon aest. Toss to combine.

ROASTED ASPARGUS WITH SCALLIONS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees.
• In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, scallions, and the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes. Toss to coat well. (Time willing, I try to combine the ingredients at least an hour in advance to allow the mixture to marinate.).
• Transfer the asparagus to a baking sheet and arrange in single layer.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Roast 7 minutes. Stir the mixture and roast until tender and slightly browned, approximately 5 minutes longer.
• Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
• Serve immediately or at room temperature.

GARLIC ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• In large bowl combine the asparagus, olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
• Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lay the cherry tomatoes over the asparagus in the center for a nice presentation.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roast for about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Enjoy!

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper and brown sugar.
• Cut the tomatoes in half and toss to combine with the olive oil mixture.
• Spread the tomatoes in a roasting pan and place in the oven.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are shrivelled.
• Break the ends from the asparagus at their natural breaking point. Add the tender lengths of asparagus to the tomatoes and continue to cook for 25 minutes or until the asparagus is tender.

ASPARAGUS WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Thoroughly clean the asparagus, cutting the tougher edge off.
• Bind them in small bunches and blanch.
• Let cool.
• Meanwhile, grease a baking pan and place the asparagus with the edges to the center of the pan.
• Finely slice the leek.
• Heat some olive oil in a pan, pour the leek in and gently sauté over medium heat for 10 minutes.
• Add the sage, the whipping cream and the Gorgonzola cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
• Pour the Gorgonzola sauce on the asparagus, dust with a mixture of grated Parmigiano and breadcrumbs and broil under the grill for 10 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS WITH GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Melt the butter very gently in a medium sized sauce pan and then add the gorgonzola. Heat until the cheese is softened, but don't allow it to become liquid, you want it just warm.
• Add the mascarpone, fresh basil, a little salt and some freshly ground pepper and remove from the heat.
• Briefly blanch the asparagus in a generous amount of boiliing salted water (about 2 minutes). Drain the asparagus and dry.
• Put the asparaus onto warmed plates. Pour over the sauce and serve with the fresh parmesan.