Name: Asparagus with Parmesan and Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus; 2 tsp olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1 Tbsp all purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 3/4 cups shredded Parmesan; 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1/4 tsp salt

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This asparagus channels the famous pasta Cacio e Pepe, topped with a cheese and pepper sauce. Easy and delicious way to enjoy Spring asparagus!

If you are a fan of the famous cheese and pepper pasta version Cacio e Pepe, you will love this asparagus with parmesan and pepper sauce. It's both easy and delicious and a great way to enjoy Spring asparagus. I thought I would share this one last recipe that might be useful for anyone looking for an addition to their Easter meal.

The sauce cooks up quickly on the stove-top as a simple white sauce, filled with Parmesan and freshly ground pepper. Pour over your asparagus on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes. Pop under the broiler to brown it up if you like and enjoy.

Cook's Notes

You can make the sauce ahead if you like, and refrigerate. Since the sauce with thicken in the fridge, you'll want to re-warm the sauce a bit before using, so that it pours nicely overtop of the asparagus. You could do this in the microwave, if you like.

Asparagus with Parmesan and Pepper Sauce

Bringing the classic cheese and pepper pasta sauce to your Spring asparagus, with asparagus topped with a cheese and pepper sauce.

Author: Jennifer

5 from 4 reviews

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Side Dish

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

1 lb asparagus
2 tsp olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Sauce:

1 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3/4 cups shredded Parmesan
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Heat oven to 425F.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Whisk in milk. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan, pepper and salt.
Lay asparagus in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and season with some salt and pepper. Pour sauce over the middle of the spears, from side to side, leaving the top and bottom of the asparagus spears exposed. Roast in preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until asparagus is just tender. Place pan under the broiler for a minute or so to brown up the cheeses sauce.
Remove from oven and let stand a few minutes. Using a spatula, carefully transfer asparagus (with sauce) to a serving plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 487mgPotassium: 367mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1285IUVitamin C: 6.4mgCalcium: 353mgIron: 2.7mg

Nutritional information provided for general guidance only and should not be relied upon to make personal health decisions.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine International

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Comments

Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

April 02, 2018 at 10:33 am

I love spring asparagus dishes Jennifer! I'll be adding this one to my list. It looks soooo good!

- Jennifer says
  
  April 02, 2018 at 10:38 am
  
  Thanks Mary Ann :)
  
Laura | Tutti Dolci says

March 30, 2018 at 12:20 am

Such a delicious way to enjoy spring asparagus!

- Jennifer says
  
  March 30, 2018 at 8:47 am
  
  Thanks Laura :)
  
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

March 29, 2018 at 1:09 pm

Love the twist on a classic!! That sounds dreamy, Jennifer. Bit of bread for swiping up that sauce and some vino and I'm one happy lady! Happy weekend!

- Jennifer says
  
  March 29, 2018 at 5:03 pm
  
  Thanks Dawn and you, too!
  
[email protected] says

March 29, 2018 at 11:16 am

This is AMAZING!! So simple but so delicious!

- Jennifer says
  
  March 29, 2018 at 11:26 am
  
  Thanks Annie!
  
Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert says

March 29, 2018 at 10:00 am

I agree with Cheyanne - such a terrific combo! I could east asparagus every single day :) Perfect spring deliciousness!

- Jennifer says
  
  March 29, 2018 at 11:25 am
  
  Thanks Tricia :)
  
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

March 29, 2018 at 9:35 am

This is such a genius mash up, Jennifer!!! I absolutely adore asparagus, and that melty cheese has me drooling!! So much yum!! Cheers!

- Jennifer says
  
  March 29, 2018 at 11:25 am
  
  Thanks Cheyanne :) I love asparagus, too, especially with cheese ;)