Asparagus With Pimientos

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus fresh
• 0.3 cup breadcrumbs dry fine
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
• 2 ounce pimientos diced drained
• 3 tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

• sauce pan
• peeler

Directions

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a vegetable peeler, if desired.
2. Cook asparagus in boiling salted water to cover in a large saucepan 4 to 5 minutes or until tender;.
3. Melt butter in saucepan over medium-high heat; add dry breadcrumbs, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until browned.
4. Add asparagus, and toss gently.
5. Sprinkle each serving with cheese and pimientos.
6. *Substitute 2 (9-ounce) packages frozen asparagus spears, cooked according to package directions.