Asparagus With Cambozola Sauce

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Nice appetizer or side dish

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 375f in an ovenproof skillet , melt the butter , add the bread , and toss to coat well.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Place in the oven and bake about 15 minutes , until browned and crisp outside but still soft inside.

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Drain on paper towels and keep warm.

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In a large skillet , combine the olive oil and water , and add salt and pepper to taste.

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Bring to a boil.

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Add the asparagus , cover , and cook for 5 minutes.

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Remove the cover , and boil off any remaining water.

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Sauti the asparagus in the remaining olive oil for about 5 minutes , or until cooked and light brown.

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Meanwhile: in a saucepan over medium-high heat , melt the cambozola in the cream.

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Add the thyme and season well with pepper.

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Place 1 or more slices of bread on each of 4 plates.

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Arrange the asparagus on the bread and pour the sauce over the top.

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Sprinkle each serving with pine nuts.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, crusty bread, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, water, asparagus, heavy cream, cambozola cheese, thyme, pine nuts