Parsnip-Asparagus Au Gratin

• 10 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup butter, divided
• 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups soft bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a large bowl, combine the parsnips, salt and pepper. In a microwave, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Drizzle over parsnips; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400u0b0 for 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Combine asparagus and melted butter; add to parsnips. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
3. In a large saucepan, saute onions in remaining butter until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until lightly toasted. Stir in cheese. Transfer parsnip mixture to a serving platter; sprinkle with crumb mixture.

parsnips, salt, pepper, butter, fresh asparagus, onions, garlic, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/parsnip-asparagus-au-gratin/ (may not work)