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.