Description
A quick and easy side dish featuring tender asparagus in a creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add asparagus and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh asparagus for best texture.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: creamy Parmesan asparagus, easy asparagus recipe, skillet side dish