Baked Asparagus Italian Style (Asparagi Al Forno) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs green asparagus or 1 1/2 lbs white asparagus (prefer thicker stalked)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, best parmesan cheese by far (2 oz)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
Clean the asparagus and trim off the woody ends if necessary.
Place asparagus in a steamer (or in a pan of lightly salted water) and steam/cook for 8 minutes.
Be sure not to over cook and make asparagus limpy.
Place asparagus in a buttered, oven tolerant dish or pan.
Season with pinch of salt and black pepper.
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the top and sprinkle with Parmigiano Reggiano.
Bake in preheated oven for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
Enjoy-- mmmmmmm.