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Roasted Asparagus With Parmesan Cream Sauce
Asparagus is sitting on a delightful bed of parmesan cream sauce with so much flavor. It is the perfect dinner that even the pickiest eaters will love.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
French , Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 30 ounces green asparagus (2 bundles)
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 360℉
- Rinse and cut the hard bottom of the asparagus. Dry them well and place them on a cookie sheet over parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Place in the hot oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the heavy cream. Once well incorporated, add the grated parmesan cheese and mix well again.
- Add the egg cheese mixture in a small saucepan and warm up over low heat until all the cheese has melted. Add the butter and continue mixing until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a dish, spread two full tablespoons of the parmesan sauce, place the asparagus over them, parmesan shaving (optional), and a couple of grinds of black pepper.Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
245mg
(10%)
Potassium
501mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2436IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
233mg
(23%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 501mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2436IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 233mg | 23% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.