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Fresh Asparagus
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
pimiento strips (optional)
Directions:
1. Wash asparagus; snap off tough ends. Remove scales with a knife or vegetable peeler.
2. Place asparagus in layers in a lightly greased 1-quart casserole; dot with butter, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Cover and bake at 300° for 35 to 40 minutes. Garnish with pimiento strips, if desired.
4. Note: 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen asparagus spears, thawed, may be substituted for fresh.
By RecipeOfHealth.com