Italian Asparagus Recipes

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BAKED ASPARAGUS ITALIAN STYLE (ASPARAGI AL FORNO)



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Italians love asparagus like Americans do baked potatoes. They have a quatrillion ways to serve it, and even prepare versions to be served with fried eggs for breakfast. I ran into this recipe years ago when visiting northern Italy. I fell in love with it and have relished it for years. Try it and enjoy.

Provided by Preacher_in_Kitchen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 lbs green asparagus or 1 1/2 lbs white asparagus (prefer thicker stalked)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, best parmesan cheese by far (2 oz)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
  • Clean the asparagus and trim off the woody ends if necessary.
  • Place asparagus in a steamer (or in a pan of lightly salted water) and steam/cook for 8 minutes.
  • Be sure not to over cook and make asparagus limpy.
  • Place asparagus in a buttered, oven tolerant dish or pan.
  • Season with pinch of salt and black pepper.
  • Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the top and sprinkle with Parmigiano Reggiano.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
  • Enjoy-- mmmmmmm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 173.1, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 7.5

ITALIAN ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Italian Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh asparagus spear
3/4 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons freshly grated parmesan cheese or 2 teaspoons asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
  • Remove scales from stalks with a knife or veggie peeler, if desired.
  • Arrange asparagus in a veggie steamer over boiling water.
  • Cover and steam 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp tender, keep warm.
  • Combine tomato and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stir well.
  • To serve, spoon tomato mixture over asparagus, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 30.9, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 3.4

ASPARAGUS WITH GREMOLATA, LEMON AND OLIVE OIL



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This healthy, easy dish is a classic way to serve asparagus in the Italian region of Lombardy - and it only takes a few minutes to put together.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 5m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons finely chopped lemon zest
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
Salt
freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Once you have finely chopped the garlic, parsley and lemon zest, chop them together on a cutting board until well combined. (This mixture is the gremolata.) Transfer to a bowl. Warm a serving platter.
  • Steam or boil the asparagus in salted water until tender, four to five minutes. Remove from the heat, and toss with the gremolata. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix together the lemon juice and olive oil, and drizzle over the asparagus. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 75, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 384 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

TUSCAN-STYLE ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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This is especially wonderful when locally grown asparagus is in season and so easy for celebrations because you can serve it hot or cold. This is how to bake asparagus. -Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED ITALIAN ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN



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Make and share this Roasted Italian Asparagus With Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsSally

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb asparagus (trimmed, and cut into 2-inch pieces)
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Mix garlic powder into dressing.
  • Toss dressing with asparagus.
  • Roast asparagus in 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parmesean and place under broiler for about 3 minutes.

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