Asparagus Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans cut asparagus
1 Tbsp finely chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp butter
1-1/2 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
dash pepper
1/2 cup light cream
2 Tbsp diced pimento
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven 400 degrees.
Drain asparagus, reserve liquid. Saute green pepper in butter in skillet until tender.
Stir in flour and seasonings.
Add cream and 1/2 cup asparagus liquid. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
Add pimento. Arrange asparagus in shallow baking dish.
Pour sauce over asparagus; sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, until asparagus is heated and cheese is lightly browned. Makes 6 to 8 servings.