Ingredients

• 2 T. light butter
• 1 lb. asparagus (choose thin stalked ones)
• 2 T. grated or finely chopped onion
• 2 T. finely chopped celery
• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 2 T. grated parmesan or romano cheese
• extra virgin olive oil

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and melt butter in baking dish.
• Place asparagus in dish horizontally to fit the width of the dish.
• Sprinkle with onion.
• Arrange tomato slices on top down the center of the asparagus.
• Top tomato slices with celery.
• Sprinkle with basil, oregano, and cheese.
• Drizzle olive oil all over.
• Bake at 350 degrees approximately 30-40 minutes or until asparagus can be pierced with a fork.
• Do not cover while baking.

Serves: 4