Italian-Baked Asparagus Recipe
Ingredients
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
| Butter | 4 Tablespoon | |
| Asparagus spears | 1 Pound | |
| Chopped onion | 3 Tablespoon (chopped finely) | |
| Italian peeled celery | 4 Tablespoon (canned) | |
| Grated parmesan cheese | 2 Tablespoon (grated freshly) | |
| Grated bread crumbs | 2 Tablespoon (grated freshly) | |
| Tomatoes | 1 , diced | |
| Oregano | 1 Pinch | |
| Thyme | 1 Pinch |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 198 Calories from Fat 130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15 g22.8%
Saturated Fat 9.1 g45.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 38.9 mg13%
Sodium 553.4 mg23.1%
Total Carbohydrates 11 g3.5%
Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%
Sugars 3.1 g
Protein 6 g11.3%
Vitamin A 26% Vitamin C 13.1%
Calcium 14.7% Iron 9.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1) In a rectangular baking dish, heat butter.
2) Add in the asparagus.
3) Sprinkle with onion, celery, cheese, bread crumbs and tomatoes.
4) Season with salt, pepper, oregano and thyme.
5) Place a lid over, and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, till tender.
SERVING
6) Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
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