Pan-fried green asparagus with Parmesan shavings

Preparazione

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  Discover a new way to enjoy green asparagus: a simple, easy, fresh and refined dish. Celebrate the authenticity and richness of Italian cuisine. Pan-fried green asparagus with Parmesan shavings is a perfect combination of fresh flavors and crunchy texture, enhanced by the richness of Parmigiano Reggiano D.O.P. and Galbani Ricotta. This new recipe highlights the quality of the ingredients. It is ideal either as a starter for a light meal or as an accompaniment to meat or fish.

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  Start by delicately peeling the green asparagus to remove damaged and fibrous parts. Then cut off the tough ends.

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  In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

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  Sauté the onions, cut into small dice or thin slices, in your pan.

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  Add the asparagus to the hot pan and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring from time to time, until they are tender but still crisp. No need to pre-cook them in water.

• For a richer flavor, you can add a knob of salted butter while cooking the onions. If you want soft yet crisp onions, you can add 2 to 3 tablespoons of beer.

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  Once the asparagus is nicely seared, add 2 tablespoons of Ricotta and let the cheese melt gently into the asparagus.

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  Season with salt, pepper and oregano according to your tastes and preferences.

• At this stage, you can add 1 to 2 crushed garlic cloves to enhance your preparation. For a unique fruity flavor, cut apples into small pieces. You will get an appetizing sweet-and-savory recipe.

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  Arrange the pan-fried asparagus on a serving dish, sprinkle with a pinch of oregano and generously dust with Parmigiano Reggiano shavings.

• When plating your dish, you can add fresh basil leaves for an extra touch of flavor. You can also add a few drops of lemon juice for a welcome hint of acidity.

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  Recipe variations - Enrich your asparagus recipe by adding a few cherry tomatoes cut in half. Sauté them before cooking your asparagus, set them aside, then add them to the preparation with the Ricotta- You can use Mascarpone or crème fraîche instead of Ricotta depending on your preferences.- Serve the asparagus on a bed of mixed salad or arugula for an elegant and colorful presentation, perfect for a family meal or dinner with friends- This easy recipe is a vegetarian dish; however, you can use it as an accompaniment to a piece of beef, chicken, lamb, eggs or even fish. This vegetable preparation is versatile, which gives you the possibility to use it however you wish.