Alfredo Asparagus for Vegetarians: Tender asparagus topped with a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce is anything but boring.
This springy dish is versatile enough to serve as a vegetarian main or as a filling side dish.
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Alfredo Asparagus for Vegetarians
Key Ingredients in Cheesy Baked Asparagus
- Asparagus: Choose medium asparagus, as delicate, thin spears will overcook.
- Parmesan cheese: Gives the sauce its cheesy, nutty flavor. Parmesan grated at home tends to be finer and more fluffy than store-bought grated, so while the weight is the same the volume differs based on the ingredient you have.
- Butter and flour: This is the roux that helps to thicken the creamy sauce.
- Milk: Both whole and 2% milk work for this Alfredo sauce.
How to Make Alfredo Asparagus for Vegetarians
- Prep asparagus. Trim the dry, woody ends of the asparagus, then coat with olive oil. Arrange the asparagus, in a single layer and touching, in the center of a baking sheet.
- Make the Alfredo sauce. Cook butter, garlic, and flour together, whisk in the milk, and cook until thickened. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Assemble. Pour the Alfredo sauce over the center of the asparagus, then top with more Parmesan cheese.
- Bake. Bake until the asparagus is crisp-tender and the top is browned in spots. You can finish the asparagus under the broiler for more browning.
Cheesy Baked Asparagus Recipe
Tender spring asparagus baked under creamy Alfredo sauce until bubbly and browned is the ultimate spring side.
Cheesy Baked Asparagus Recipe
Alfredo Asparagus for Vegetarians: Tender spring asparagus baked under creamy Alfredo sauce until bubbly and browned is the ultimate spring side.
Prep time 5 minutes to 10 minutes
Cook time 15 minutes to 20 minutes
Alfredo Asparagus for Vegetarians
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium asparagus
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 firmly packed cup grated or 1/4 cup store-bought)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole or 2% milk
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions Alfredo Asparagus for Vegetarians
1-Arrange a rack in the upper third of the oven and heat the oven to 425°F.
2-Trim the ends from 1 pound asparagus and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and toss to coat. Arrange so the spears are in a single layer side-by-side and touching.
3-Grate 1 ounce Parmesan cheese on the small holes of a box grater into fine shreds (about 1/2 cup), or measure 1/4 cup store-bought grated. Grate 1 garlic clove on the same holes of the box grater, or mince.
4-Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour and whisk for 30 seconds to 1 minute to cook the floury taste out. While whisking constantly, slowly pour in 1 cup whole or 2% milk. Continue whisking occasionally until smooth and simmering. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is slightly reduced and thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes.
5-Alfredo Asparagus for Vegetarians: Remove the pan from the heat. Add 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and two-thirds of the Parmesan, and stir until melted and smooth.
6-Pour the Alfredo sauce across the center of the asparagus, covering most of it. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining Parmesan.
7-Roast until the asparagus is crisp-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn on the broiler to high and broil until the top is golden-brown in spots, 1 to 3 minutes. Top with a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper before serving.
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