Easy Cheesy Asparagus Italian Style Recipes

CHEESY BAKED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• 1. Line a baking sheet with some tinfoil. Place the asparagus on the baking sheet and drizzle with the melted butter.
• 2. Sprinkle the house seasoning and Parmesan cheese over the top.
• 3. Place in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes.
• 4. Remove and top with the mozzarella cheese and a little sprinkling of Italian seasoning over the top.
• 5. Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes to melt the cheese and let it begin to brown.

BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Arrange asparagus spears in a shallow baking dish.
• Whisk together half-and-half, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Pour mixture over asparagus and swirl the dish so that the liquid coats the bottom of the dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is soft and cheese sauce starts to bubble, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

ASPARAGUS QUICHE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350° (180 celsius)
• TO CLEAN THE ASPARAGUS
• If you buy really thick asparagus then you might want to peel the outside woody part with a potato peeler. Snap off the tough base of each spear, this is usually around the bottom third
• of the spear, where the stem starts to turn tender. Keep only the tender part. Chop into 1/4 inch (3/4 centimeter) sizes. Boil or steam for approximately 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a 10 inch (26 centimeter) pie plate, place the pre made (or homemade) pie pastry, brush with melted butter, and spread the steamed asparagus on top.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, milk and salt, stir in grated cheese.
• Pour mixture over the asparagus.
• Bake for 15 minutes then turn oven down to 325° (160° celsius) and bake approximately 30 minutes more. Quiche will be cooked when a knife inserted comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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.

CHEESY BAKED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Spread out asparagus on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with olive oil, fresh garlic, and cracked peppercorns. Toss to coat evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Spread Gouda cheese down the center of the asparagus spears and broil until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with pink Himalayan salt.

TUSCAN-STYLE ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place the asparagus, tomatoes and pine nuts on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add to asparagus and toss to coat. , Bake 15-20 minutes or just until asparagus is tender. Drizzle with remaining oil and the lemon juice; sprinkle with cheese and lemon aest. Toss to combine.

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.

EASY CHEESY ASPARAGUS (ITALIAN STYLE)

Steps:

• Trim the ends of the asparagus.
• Using a sharp paring knife, peel each spear so that the tender part is exposed.
• When done, the spear should be pale green with the same thickness from stem to tip.
• Tie the spears in bundles of 6 or 7 each and lay the bundles flat in an oblong pot.
• Cover with salted water and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer about 12 minutes for young spears and 16 to 18 minutes for thick spears.
• Asparagus should be tender but not limp.
• When a knife easily penetrates the stems, the asparagus is done.
• Drain and blot on a linen towel, place the bundles on a hot platter and remove the strings.
• Sprinkle with cheese and dot with butter.