Parmesan Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. medium thick asparagus
1 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. water
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Break off tough white ends of asparagus.
Soak in sink with hot water for 5 minutes, then soak 10 minutes in cold water. Drain.
With sharp knife, slice spears diagonally into very thin ovals; slice buds in half, lengthwise.
Put butter, salt, water and asparagus in an 8-inch skillet with cover.
Bring to simmer; cover tightly.
Simmer until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Watch carefully that it will not scorch.
Take off heat; sprinkle with cheese.
Makes 2 large servings.