Asparagus With Fontina Cheese

A delicious Italian side dish the whole family will love!

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Fontina cheese is melted over warm asparagus. Serve with white wine for the ultimate Italian side dish.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

You Will Need
3 1/2 pounds asparagus
1/4 cup butter
Salt
Freshly ground white pepper
4 ounces fontina cheese, very thinly sliced

Wine: a dry, fruity white (Roero Arneis)

What to Do
1. Trim the tough parts off the asparagus stalks, leaving only the tender top part. Steam the stalks about 8 minutes, until tender but still firm.

2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus with tips all facing the same way and season lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté 6 to 7 minutes, shaking the pan gently to turn the asparagus and cook evenly.

3. Lay the fontina over the asparagus. Cover the skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, or until the cheese has melted. Serve hot.

Serves: 4

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