Oven-Roasted Asparagus – MyPinchofItaly.co.uk

Healthy and tasty roasted asparagus with fresh mozzarella and grated Pecorino cheese to finish this delicious side meal which can likewise be a main dish.

Serves 2, Preparation time 10 minutes, Cooking time 20 minutes

. 1/2 kg green Asparagus . Grated Pecorino cheese, a handful . Fresh Mozzarella, to taste . salt and pepper, to taste . EVOO– Additional Virgin Oilve Oil, to taste .

Approach

Rinse and peel the asparagus, then cut off the difficult white end of the stalk.

Blanch them initially for 3-4 minutes, then put them in a bowl with ice and water or run them under cold running water. In this manner they will still be firm and keep their intense colour.

Line a baking tray with baking paper and organize the asparagus in a row. Sprinkle mozzarella portions, a generous handful of grated pecorino cheese, a pinch of salt and black pepper and a drizzle of additional virgin olive oil on top.

Bake to 180 C/ Gas Mark 4/ F 350 about 15 minutes. Serve.

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