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Asparagus And Parmesan Pudding Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Wynnebaer / All my dishes 7 months, 2 weeks ago In Tuscany, this is called Sformato, a cross between a custard and a souffle...Oh so good. Prep:10m Cook:60m Servings:8	Wynnebaer
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Ingredients

1/2 cup bread crumbs, fresh if possible

2 lbs. asparagus, trimmed

2 tbls. butter

1 onion, finely chopped

1 cup parmasen cheese, grated

1/2 cup ricotta cheese, whole milk

1/4 cup flour

4 large eggs

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 350

Butter 8 3/4 cup custard cups or souffle dishes

Coat with breadcrumbs

Cut off asparagus tips

Boil in large saucepan of salted water about 3 minutes

Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid

Coarsely chop asparagus stalks

Melt butter in large skillet

Saute onion until tender

Add asparagus stalks and saute about 5 minutes

Add asparagus cooking liquid

Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes or until stalks are tender

In food processor, puree asparagus and onion mixture

Add parmesan, ricotta, and flour and pulse until blended.

Add salt and pepper

Whisk eggs in mixing bowl to blend

Add asparagus puree and whisk to blend]

Set 16 asparagus tips aside and add remaining to puree mixture

Divide mixture among 8 cups

Put cups in roasting pan

Pour hot water into roasting pan to come 1 inch up sides of cups

Bake 35 minutes

Let stand 10 minutes

Invert onto plates and garnish with remaining asparagus tips

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Comments

cheryilyn 7 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Sounds good

jimrug1 7 months, 2 weeks ago said:
This sounds very interesting. The flavors sound very good. I like the idea of the crisp tips as a texture contrast. Just a thought: Maybe blanching the tips before cutting them off may just take that raw taste off of them.... Thanks for posting this... Jim

jett2whit 7 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Sounds pretty good. Jett

jimrug1 7 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Your right Wynnebaer, I did mis read the step about the tips... Sorry about that... Hope your having a great day.. Jim

notyourmomma 7 months, 2 weeks ago said:
This sounds wonderful, asparagus season will be upon us soon.

sparow64 7 months, 1 week ago said:
This sounds fabulous!! Love asparagus, can't wait to try. Think this will be my contribution to Easter dinner at Mom's!!

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