Asparagus with Parmesan Breadcrumb Sauce
This elegant recipe for asparagus with Parmesan breadcrumb sauce features a dreamy creamy drizzle of cream. A perfect side dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 slice bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Pinch of sea salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped finely
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Tear the bread slice into a few pieces, pop it in your food processor and whirl it up until it is in crumbs.
- Place butter in a small pan and melt over medium high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and a pinch each of salt and pepper and stir until golden. Scoop out and stir in the parsley. Set aside.
- Bring a large skillet of water to a simmer, add a generous pinch of salt and cook the asparagus until just tender, about 3-5 minutes for thin spears and 5-7 minutes for thick spears. Drain and place on a platter.
- Put the cream in a small pot over medium high heat and bring to a simmer. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Drizzle the cheese sauce over the asparagus, sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the cheese and serve!
Notes
Asparagus: Look for asparagus that has firm and dry tips…if they are mushy or wet they are past their prime. Either thick or thin asparagus will work for this recipe.
Bread: Any type of bread will work for making the breadcrumbs, so use your fave.