Creamy Italian Asparagus

Creamy Italian Asparagus might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 15g of protein, 32g of fat, and a total of 365 calories. For $2.04 per serving, this recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. It is a rather inexpensive recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. This recipe from Will Cook for Smiles has 676 fans. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 23 minutes. Head to the store and pick up shredded mozzarella cheese, asparagus, italian seasoning, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. With a spoonacular score of 73%, this dish is pretty good. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Italian Asparagus, Asparagus & Tomatoes Italian, and Italian Roasted Asparagus.

Servings: 4

Preparation duration: 5 minutes

Cooking duration: 18 minutes

 

Ingredients:

½ cup freshly grated Asiago cheese

About 1 lb (1 bunch) asparagus, small thickness

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 Tbsp Italian seasoning

Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Salt to taste

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment:

baking pan

oven

mixing bowl

whisk

Cooking instruction summary:

Preheat the oven to 400 and lightly grease a 1.5-2 quart baking pan. (8x8 baking pan should work too.)Wash and dry the asparagus stalks. Trim off the white ends, if any. Place asparagus into the baking dish and spread them evenly.In a small mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and grated Asiago cheese.Pour heavy cream mixture all over the asparagus.Spread mozzarella cheese over the top.Bake for 18-20 minutes. (This is a good time for small to medium thickness of asparagus.)

 

Step by step:


1. Preheat the oven to 400 and lightly grease a 1.5-2 quart baking pan. (8x8 baking pan should work too.)Wash and dry the asparagus stalks. Trim off the white ends, if any.

2. Place asparagus into the baking dish and spread them evenly.In a small mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and grated Asiago cheese.

3. Pour heavy cream mixture all over the asparagus.

4. Spread mozzarella cheese over the top.

5. Bake for 18-20 minutes. (This is a good time for small to medium thickness of asparagus.)


Nutrition Information:

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364k Calories
14g Protein
31g Total Fat
8g Carbs
12% Health Score
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Calories
364k
18%

Fat
31g
49%

  Saturated Fat
19g
122%

Carbohydrates
8g
3%

  Sugar
2g
3%

Cholesterol
112mg
37%

Sodium
594mg
26%

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Protein
14g
29%

Vitamin K
57µg
55%

Vitamin A
2040IU
41%

Calcium
375mg
38%

Phosphorus
283mg
28%

Vitamin B2
0.35mg
21%

Iron
3mg
17%

Folate
67µg
17%

Selenium
10µg
15%

Vitamin B12
0.9µg
15%

Vitamin E
2mg
15%

Manganese
0.27mg
13%

Zinc
1mg
13%

Vitamin B1
0.19mg
13%

Fiber
2g
12%

Copper
0.23mg
12%

Potassium
323mg
9%

Magnesium
34mg
9%

Vitamin C
6mg
8%

Vitamin B6
0.15mg
8%

Vitamin B3
1mg
6%

Vitamin B5
0.57mg
6%

Vitamin D
0.59µg
4%

covered percent of daily need
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