Hazelnut Parmesan Asparagus Recipes

ROASTED PARMESAN ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Wash asparagus; break off tough ends where stalks snap easily. If desired, peel stems of spears.
• In shallow bowl, mix remaining ingredients except cheese; toss with asparagus to coat. Spread in pan.
• Roast uncovered 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; toss to coat. Roast uncovered 5 to 8 minutes longer or until asparagus is crisp-tender.

HONEY-LEMON ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Transfer asparagus to a large bowl; drizzle with glaze and toss gently to coat. If desired, sprinkle with additional sea salt.

FARFALLE WITH MASCARPONE, ASPARAGUS, AND HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place asparagus on prepared sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat; spread in single layer. Roast until asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead; let stand at room temperature.)
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking water. Return pasta to pot. Stir in mascarpone, grated Parmesan cheese, and asparagus. Toss over medium-low heat until pasta is coated with sauce and mixture is heated through, adding reserved pasta water by 1/4 cupfuls if dry, about 3 minutes.
• Mound pasta in large shallow serving bowl. Sprinkle with hazelnuts, chives, and Parmesan cheese shavings.
• *Italian cream cheese; can be found at Italian markets and some supermarkets.

HAZELNUT PARMESAN ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, heat water to boiling. Add asparagus. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set aside.
• In same skillet, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are light brown.
• Stir asparagus, basil, salt and pepper into mushrooms until vegetables are coated with seasonings and asparagus is heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and hazelnuts.

ASPARAGUS RECIPE: ASPARAGUS AND HAZELNUT SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Peel the lemon with a small knife, taking care to remove all of the white pith. 2. Remove any pips and finely chop the flesh. Place in a food processor and add 3 tbsp of oil, the anchovy fillets, garlic and chilli. Process until well combined. 3. Keeping the motor running, gradually add the milk, about ½ tbsp at a time. (If you add the milk too quickly, the dressing may split.) 4. When all the milk is incorporated, add about 1-2 tsp of warm water so the dressing is of pouring consistency. 5. Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil. Blanch the asparagus until just tender, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and refresh in iced water. Drain again. 6. Dress the asparagus with remaining olive oil and season to taste. 7. Place some of the anchovy dressing on a large share plate, pile the asparagus on top, then top with watercress. Spoon over the remaining dressing and scatter over the hazelnuts. Suggestion: Serve with Neil's beef chuck and pea pot pies

ASPARAGUS AND HAZELNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Make dressing by whisking 2 parts high quality olive oil into 1 part balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Trim asparagus spears to consistent length. Cook in boiling salted water until tender crisp. Place in cold water to stop cooking. Drain and cool. Roast hazelnuts in 350 deg oven until brown. Remove husks in towel if needed. Cool and coarsely chop. Place bed of greens on plates. Top with asparagus. Sprinkle on hazelnuts. Shave parmesean cheese onto salad with a vegetable peeler.. Drizzle on dressing.