Italian, Starter Vegetarian Gluten Free Nut Free, Asparagus Spears

Asparagi Alla Parmigiana

Serves 4

Ingredients

Method

½ kg. Asparagus Spears With Tough Ends Taken Off
50 g. Butter
50 g. Cheese - Parmesan
¼ tsp. Salt and Pepper (to your taste)
4 Eggs

Preheat the oven to 190C/ 375F/ gas 5. Bring pan to the boil, then boil or steam the asparagus, for 1½ minutes. Drain.

Butter a shallow, ovenproof dish and arrange a layer of asparagus over the base. Dot with butter and sprinkle over a little Parmesan, salt and black pepper. Repeat the layers, finishing with a generous sprinkling of cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until just beginning to brown.

Fry the eggs and serve on top as a starter.