Fresh Asparagus

Ingredients:

2 lb. asparagus, fresh, any color
water, boiling, salted
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
1 large egg, hard cooked

Procedure:

Wash asparagus spears and trim off tough ends. Place asparagus in boiling salted water and cook until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain off liquid. In a small saucepan, melt the butter, cook over low heat until lightly browned. Sprinkle freshly grated cheese over butter and mix. Spoon over asparagus. Garnish with sliced hard boiled egg. Makes 6 servings.