3 Cheese Asparagus Recipes

3 CHEESE ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cut off bases on Asparagus and boil in water in sauce pan for 10 minutes.
• Pre-heat oven to 400.
• Cover cookie sheet or 9 x 11 pan with aluminum foil, lie Asparagus stalks on foil - season with pepper.
• Cover with slices of Brie, season with pepper.
• Cover Brie with diced cheddar, season with pepper.
• Cover Cheddar with grated mozzarella, season again.
• Place pan in oven for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Turn oven setting to broil and leave in for a few minutes until cheese is beginning to brown, around 5 minutes.
• Serve hot.

THREE CHEESE ASPARAGUS GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler on your oven. Place the rack on the top rung.
• In a large skillet, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Toss in asparagus and cook covered for 4 minutes or until fork tender. Remove asparagus and place on a nonstick baking sheet (or pre-sprayed baking sheet), in a long row. Season with sea salt and garlic pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Pour 1 cup asparagus water from the skillet into a measuring cup and discard the rest.
• In the same skillet, now empty, heat 2 tablespoons salted butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to combine, about 1 minute.
• Pour the asparagus water into the skillet and combine using a whisk until a thick sauce forms. About 4 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan, asiago, and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Stir until creamy and fully melted.
• Pour the cheese sauce over the center of the asparagus. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella.
• Broil for 4-6 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Watch this step carefully to not overcook.
• Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve and enjoy!

3-CHEESE ASPARAGUS LASAGNA

Steps:

• Bend asparagus spears gently to snap off tough end.
• Cut tender parts into 1" pieces.
• Wash under cold running water.
• Shake off excess water and place in microwaveable container.
• Microwave on HI for 3 minutes (alternately, cook in boiling water for 3 minutes).
• Drain and rinse under cold water, drain again.
• Set aside 1 1/2 cups asparagus tips.
• In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Gradually whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
• Whisk in milk and stirring constantly, cook for 10 minutes or until thickened.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in cream cheese, lemon rind, lemon juice, salt, pepper and nutmeg until cheese is melted.
• Meanwhile, cook noodles in boiling water until tender (about 10 minutes).
• Place 3 noodles in a 13x9 baking dish.
• Spread with one cup sauce, then 1/4 of the asparagus (not including reserved tips), then 1/4 of the mozzarella.
• Repeat layers 3 more times then top with final layer of noodles and sauce.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or until bubbling and golden.
• Sprinkle reserved asparagus tips over top.
• Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
• Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESY BAKED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange asparagus in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; add cream, salt and pepper. Top with mozzarella, cashews and Parmesan cheese. Bake until asparagus is tender and cheese is melted and golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Transfer dish to wire cooling rack; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

ASPARAGUS THREE CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH LEMON & BASIL

Steps:

• COMBINE oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, garlic and salt in small bowl; whisk to combine.
• PREPARE pasta according to package directions, reserving ¿ cup cooking water. Return pasta to saucepan. Add butter, reserved cooking water and olive oil mixture; toss gently to coat. Add basil; toss gently. Season with pepper. Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with additional basil. Serve immediately.

3 CHEESE TOMATO & ASPARAGUS PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a medium sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar.
• Cut in the butter.
• Swiftly add the buttermilk to the dry mixture but be careful not to 'over mix'.
• Pat the dough evenly into a greased 9" pie plate.
• Layer the tomato slices and sprinkle with the salt, pepper and fresh herbs.
• In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and the three cheeses.
• Spread the cheese mixture over the tomato slices.
• Arrage the asparagus spears on top as wheel spokes with the asparagus tops to the center. Gently press them into the topping.
• Place the pie on the middle rack and bake at 375F for 40 minutes or until the cheese crust is golden.

THREE CHEESE ASPARAGUS RAVIOLI WITH BROWN BUTTER & ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• PREPARE pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain.
• MELT butter in medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the butter solids turn golden brown. Season with salt and red pepper flakes; add the asparagus and cooked pasta. Toss gently to coat. Top with cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

CHEESY GARLIC ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a foil-lined baking sheet with nonstick spray.
• Mix olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Arrange asparagus on the prepared baking sheet, and drizzle oil mixture over top; toss to coat.
• Roast in the preheated oven until spears are vibrant in color and just beginning to get tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn on the broiler.
• Top asparagus with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and broil until cheese melts and becomes golden, 4 to 5 minutes.

JUMBO SHELLS WITH ASPARAGUS, PROSCIUTTO, RICOTTA CHEESE AND THREE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook shells according to package directions. Rinse cooked shells under cold water and drain. Cover and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, asparagus, prosciutto, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in medium bowl.
• Pour 1 cup of Barilla Three Cheese Sauce into 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Fill each shell with one heaping tablespoon of filling; place in baking dish.
• Pour remaining sauce over shells. Cover with foil.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.