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Antipasto Of Asparagus With Freshly Grated Parmigiano Cheese Recipe

A taste of Turin! This elegant antipasto, inspired by Ristorante San Giorgio's recipe and passed down through generations, features crisp-tender asparagus spears artfully arranged with juicy tomatoes and a generous showering of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. A simple yet sophisticated appetizer perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 153.7 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Antipasto Of Asparagus With Freshly Grated Parmigiano Cheese

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus
  • 4 cups fresh red leaf lettuce leaves
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons high-quality extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt to taste
  • 1 cup water

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How to Make Antipasto Of Asparagus With Freshly Grated Parmigiano Cheese

  1. Snap off the tough ends of 1 pound of asparagus.
  2. In a wide skillet, combine asparagus spears with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Drain asparagus and immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
  5. Arrange 4 cups of fresh lettuce leaves on a large platter.
  6. Once cool, arrange the asparagus spears in the center of the platter, pointing in the same direction for a visually appealing presentation.
  7. Scatter 1 cup of halved cherry or grape tomatoes around the asparagus.
  8. Generously sprinkle with 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  9. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
  10. Season lightly with sea salt to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

10g

Carbs

3g

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