Few recipes are as easy and quick to make as asparagus alla milanese, yet it is a delicious dish that looks classy and is quite comforting. Plus, it is perfect for a cozy brunch. We fell in love with it, and we hope you will love it too!
Asparagus alla milanese is extremely easy to make, and close to fail proof. The one thing you need to be careful with is the butter. Don’t let it burn! Be sure not to heat it too much or for too long. If you want to make it easier to prevent burning it, you may add a bit of olive oil to your pan.
One more thing to pay attention to is removing the woody end of the asparagus. Be sure to check where the fibrous part ends and cut it out. Otherwise, you will find yourself eating chewy, woody bites that will make your meal much less pleasant.
As you can see from the list below, there is only a handful of ingredients in the recipe for asparagus alla milanese. Therefore, they need to be the best you can find! It is very important that you use fresh eggs, so they will remain firm and with a gorgeous, thick yolk. Also, don’t be afraid to be generous with butter and Parmesan cheese to make the dish extra tasty.
Finally, at risk of stating the obvious, don’t forget to season the eggs and asparagus with salt and pepper! Most of the flavors in this recipe are fairly mild, so it is important to help them shine. Also, if you like it, flaky salt works well for this recipe and makes it look extra luxurious 😉
Ingredients
- 1 lb. asparagus
- 4 eggs
- 2 oz butter
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Trim the woody ends off the asparagus.
- Put salted water to boil in a large pot, then throw in the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are tender. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat up the butter in a pan, and fry and season the eggs. Make sure that the yolk is still runny.
- Plate the asparagus, drizzle with olive oil, add salt and pepper, and grate parmesan cheese generously on top. Gently place the eggs on top of the asparagus and grate more cheese on top. Done! Serve immediately.
Notes
- The recipe is for 4 servings.
- Prep time: 5 minutes.
- Cooking time: 5 minutes.
- You can add a bit of olive oil to the butter to prevent it from burning.
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Asparagus alla milanese
Ingredients
- 1 lb. asparagus
- 4 eggs
- 2 oz butter
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Trim the woody ends off the asparagus.
- Put salted water to boil in a large pot, then throw in the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are tender. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat up the butter in a pan, and fry and season the eggs. Make sure that the yolk is still runny.
- Plate the asparagus, drizzle with olive oil, add salt and pepper, and grate parmesan cheese generously on top. Gently place the eggs on top of the asparagus and grate more cheese on top. Done! Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add a bit of olive oil to the butter to prevent it from burning.