Valentine's Day Roasted Asparagus Parmigiano

Add a touch of green to your Valentine's Day menu. And what better choice than a vegetable that is healthy, delicious, and sensual? Asparagus is a powerful aphrodisiac. Dress it up with some Parmigiano Reggiano for a healthy, romantic dish.

Ingredients

2 Pounds asparagus stalks, washed and trimmed
Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese
Extra- virgin olive oil
Coarse salt or sea salt
Coarsely ground black pepper

Directions

Use a vegetable peeler, shave curls off the Parmigiana-Reggiano cheese.

Snap or cut off the tough ends of the asparagus.

Arrange asparagus in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.

Blanch the asparagus in lightly salted boiling water for approximately 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook.

Remove from heat and refresh under cold water; drain well.

Toss asparagus with just enough olive oil to lightly coat.

Arrange asparagus on a serving platter or individual serving plates.

Sprinkle coarse salt, pepper, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese curls over the top of the asparagus.

Serves

Makes 4 Servings