Ingredients
1 to 1-1/2lb. fresh Ontario Asparagus
4 tbsp. butter
5 medium fresh or drained canned tomatoes, diced
3 tbsp. minced onion
3 tbsp. chopped celery
2 tbsp. fresh bread crumbs
2 tbsp. freshly grated parmesan cheese
1-1/2 tbsp. minced fresh basil OR 1/2 - 1 tsp. dried basil
1 to 3 tbsp. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Directions
Melt butter in 9" by 13" baking dish. Trim and cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces; sprinkle over botton of pan. Or leave spears whole and arrange in a single layer in pan. Top with tomatoes, onion, celery, bread crumbs and cheese. Season with basil and sugar (amount used will depend on acidity of tomatoes). Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees F or until asparagus is tender. Transfer with slotted spoon to serving dish.
Yield: 6-8 servings |
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