Asparagus Asiago Recipes

ASPARAGUS AND ASIAGO GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
• Arrange the asparagus in a single layer in a large baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Toss the spears gently to coat with the oil.
• In a bowl, whisk together the cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a grinding of pepper. Drizzle in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and stir until well mixed. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the asparagus.
• Bake, uncovered, until the asparagus is just tender and the topping is melted and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your asparagus.
• Drizzle the asparagus with some lemon juice and serve hot, straight from the baking dish, or arrange on a lovely little gratin dish to take to the table. Originally published March 28, 2012.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH ASIAGO

Steps:

• Remove woody stems from stalks of the asparagus by bending the stalks and snapping of the ends. In a baking pan gently toss asparagus with oil, pepper and salt; spread evenly. Bake in a 400 degrees F oven for 15 minutes. Using the largest part of your cheese grater, grate Asiago cheese. When asparagus is almost cooked, sprinkle with cheese and return to oven for 2-4 minutes to melt cheese.

ASPARAGUS ASIAGO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400.
• Put asparagus on a baking sheet, and drizzle with oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Spread in one layer.
• Roast 15 mins., or until tips are lightly browned, and just fork tender.
• Shave cheese onto asparagus. Toss gently.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND ASIAGO SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, chives, salt and pepper. Toss the asparagus in the dressing, then cook over a medium-hot grill to desired doneness. Place on four salad plates, drizzle with remaining dressing and garnish with cheese.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH ASIAGO & PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450. Trim woody ends from asparagus. Spread the spears in a single layer in a shallow baking pan that has been sprayed with Pam. Sprinkle with salt.
• Drizzle with olive oil; shake pan back and forth to coat asparagus.
• Roast asparagus until lighly browned and tender, about 10 minutes, giving the pan a good shake about halfway through.
• Spread the roasted asparagus on a serving platter. Grind with a generous amount of pepper over and shave the Asiago into wide flakes on top.
• Tear the prosciutto into ragged pieces and scatter on top.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS WITH ASIAGO & PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Spread the spears in a single layer in a shallow baking pan, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roll to coat thoroughly.
• Roast the asparagus until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes, giving the pan a good shake about halfway through. Spread the roasted asparagus on a serving platter. Grind a generous amount of pepper over and shave the Asiago into wide flakes on top. Tear the prosciutto into ragged pieces and scatter on top Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS AND ASIAGO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 15 minutes, until tender. Meanwhile, put the almonds in a pie plate and toast in the oven for 5 minutes, until golden.
• Transfer the asparagus to a platter and drizzle with the lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter the Asiago over the asparagus, sprinkle with the almonds and serve with lemon wedges.