Asparagus With Cheese

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus
• Salt to taste if desired
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup melted butter

1. Cut off and discard about 2 inches of the stem ends of the asparagus.
2. The remaining spears should be about 6 inches long.
3. Bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil in a saucepan and add salt.
4. Preheat the broiler to high.
5. Add the asparagus to the water.
6. When the water returns to a boil, let cook 3 minutes or to the desired degree of doneness.
7. Cooking time will depend on the size of the asparagus.
8. Drain quickly.
9. Arrange the asparagus in overlapping layers on a baking dish.
10. Sprinkle evenly with cheese and butter.
11. Place under the broiler for about 2 1/2 minutes or until the cheese is glazed.

fresh asparagus, salt, freshly grated parmesan cheese, butter

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/6016 (may not work)