| Asparagus in Gorgonzola Sauce |
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1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 leek (sliced)
2 sage leaves (chopped)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 ounce gorgonzola dolce (crumbled)
2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano (grated)
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
Blanch the asparagus in boiling water and rinse in cold water.
Place the asparagus in a baking dish in a single layer.
Heat the oil in a pan.
Add the leek and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add the sage, heavy cream and gorgonzola and cook until it begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the gorgonzola sauce over the asparagus and sprinkle with the parmigiano reggiano and the bread crumbs.
Place under a broiler and broil until golden brown on top, about 3-5 minutes. (makes 4 side dish sized servings)
http://closetcooking.blogspot.com/2009/06/asparagus-in-gorgonzola-sauce.html
