Ingredients

4 tablespoons good extra virgin olive oil

5-10 minced garlic cloves

1/4 cup cold chicken stock

2 tablespoons butter

1 lb fresh asparagus

Sea salt and pepper to taste

1/3 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese

Preparation

Heat the oil in a saucepan on medium high and add the garlic, stirring vigorously for one minute. Add cold stock and reduce heat; add butter.

Place asparagus spears in a roasting pan and coat with the oil-butter-garlic mixture.

Roast at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove asparagus to serving dish and sprinkle with grated cheese.