Asparagus With Gorgonzola Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs asparagus
2 medium leeks, finely sliced
2 ounces gorgonzola, cubed
2 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese
4 leaves sage, finely chopped
6 ounces whipping cream
extra virgin olive oil
breadcrumbs

Preparation

Thoroughly clean the asparagus, cutting the tougher edge off.
Bind them in small bunches and blanch.
Let cool.
Meanwhile, grease a baking pan and place the asparagus with the edges to the center of the pan.
Finely slice the leek.
Heat some olive oil in a pan, pour the leek in and gently saute over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Add the sage, the whipping cream and the Gorgonzola cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
Pour the Gorgonzola sauce on the asparagus, dust with a mixture of grated Parmigiano and breadcrumbs and broil under the grill for 10 minutes.
Serve immediately.