Asparagus Gratin Fancy And Good Recipe

Ingredients for Asparagus Gratin Fancy And Good

• 1 pound asparagus spears
• Olive Oil
• Unsalted Butter
• Shallot
• White Bread
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• Black Pepper
• Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (1/4 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon)
• Mascarpone Cheese

How to Make Asparagus Gratin Fancy And Good

1. Preheat oven's broiler.
2. Butter a 2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow ceramic flameproof baking dish.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound asparagus spears and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
4. Drain asparagus in a colander and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with foil to keep warm.
5. Meanwhile, in a 12-inch heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over high heat. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots and cook until pale golden, about 3 minutes.
6. Add 1 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 cup pine nuts to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
7. Transfer the bread crumb mixture to a bowl. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
8. In a separate bowl, toss the warm asparagus with 4 ounces mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
9. Pour the asparagus mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the top.
10. Broil 5 to 7 inches from the heat until the topping is golden brown and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
11. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.