Asparagus Au Gratin

• 1 1/4 lbs white asparagus, peeled with the woody ends cut off
• 2 dashes lemon juice
• 2 tsp sugar
• 6 stalks green asparagus, woody ends cut off
• 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 tbsp olive oil

1. Cook the white asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling water with a dash of lemon juice and a tsp of sugar for 8-10 mins until tender. Cook the green asparagus in another saucepan of boiling water, again with a dash of lemon and a tsp of sugar, for 5-8 mins until tender. Drain both and allow to cool.
2. Grease an oven-proof baking dish, then sprinkle with 1/4 of the Parmesan. Place the asparagus in the dish in layers, alternating colors, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake in a preheated oven at 425u0b0F for about 8 mins. Remove from the oven and drizzle with the olive oil to serve. Pairs well with baked ham and watercress salad.

white asparagus, lemon juice, sugar, green, parmesan cheese, olive oil

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