Name: Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch lemon zest

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place asparagus on the baking sheet and season with salt and black pepper.
• Drizzle with olive oil and lightly toss to coat evenly.
• Roast in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 10 minutes for thin asparagus, or 14 minutes for large asparagus.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Add garlic and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until softened, taking care not to burn garlic.
• Sprinkle flour onto butter and cook, whisking constantly until mixture is golden and thick, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a light boil until sauce starts to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and continue whisking until smooth.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat - sauce will further thicken.
• Place asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with cheese sauce.
• Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.

Comments: 5/20/2023 - I cut the asparagus in half and substituted aluminum foil for the parchment paper. I cheated on the sauce, using 2 tablespoons of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of milk, and 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese.

Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/273086/roasted-asparagus-with-parmesan-cream-sauce/

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