Asparagus With Butter And Parmesan Cheese

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh asparagus
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 snap off the tough ends of the asparagus and discard. wash the asparagus thoroughly.
• 2 put the tips of the asparagus together evenly and, with a sharp knife, cut off any parts extending beyond about 6 inches.
• 3 cut these trimmings into 1-inch pieces. place them in a covered casserole with the water.
• 4 cook in the microwave oven for 2 to 3 minutes, depending upon their toughness. add the remaining asparagus, putting the butt end toward the outer edges of the baking dish. cover and cook until barely tender. (this should take about 6 to 8 minutes.).
• 5 remove asparagus to a serving dish, putting the cut pieces in the bottom of the dish and placing the spears attractively on top.
• 6 melt the butter in a small container in the microwave oven. pour evenly over the asparagus. sprinkle on the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. return to the microwave oven to reheat for 30 seconds. serve.