Broccoli with Garlic and Asiago
1 large head broccoli, cut into long, thin spears
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 pound Asiago cheese, shaved with vegetable peeler
Simmer broccoli in 1/2-inch boiling, salted water in a shallow
covered skillet for 6 or 7 minutes, until tender. Drain broccoli and
remove from pan. Return pan to stove top over medium heat. Add oil
and garlic. Saute garlic in oil 3 minutes. Add broccoli spears to
the skillet and coat them with garlic oil. Transfer broccoli to a
serving dish and garnish with curls of Asiago cheese.
Yield: 4 servings
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