INGREDIENTS

DIFFICULTY: LOW          PREP. TIME: 5 MIN          COOKING TIME: 20 MIN          SERVINGS: 4          COST: MEDIUM

1 LB. FRESH ASPARAGUS, CLEANED

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EXTRA VERGINE OLIVE OIL

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SALT TO TASTE

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RECIPE

PLACE THE ASPARAGUS IN A FRY PAN WITH OLIVE OIL AND SALT. COOK, COVERED, OVER MEDIUM TO LOW HEAT UNTILL THE ASPARAGUS ARE TENDER,  ABOUT 20 MINUTED, TURNING THEM ONCE IN A WILE. IF YOU HAVE TO ADD VERY LITTLE WATER.

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SERVE HOT AS A SIDE DISH WITH ITALIAN BREAD

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