Milanese-Style Asparagus with Eggs

Name: Milanese-Style Asparagus with Eggs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.6 kg of Asparagus; 4 Eggs; 4 tablespoons of Parmesan Cheese; 15 g of Butter; q.b. of Table Salt; q.b. of Black Pepper

Milanese-Style Asparagus with Eggs is a traditional dish from Lombardy that's quick and easy to prepare! Perfect for a last-minute dinner or when you need a fast meal!

Recipe Milanese-Style Asparagus with Eggs

Difficulty Easy
Preparation 20 minutes
Cooking 35 minutes
Servings for 4 servings

The Milanese-Style Asparagus, often also called Asparagus Bismarck or Asparagus with Eggs, is a traditional Lombard main course that is incredibly easy and quick to prepare! The origin of this dish is quite simple: Lombardy is rich in asparagus, and it is for this reason that, in the past, farmers’ wives frequently prepared Eggs and Asparagus!

From the North to the rest of Italy, the step is short. Thus, the recipe for Milanese-Style Asparagus and Eggs quickly became appreciated throughout Italy, also because it is a dish that can be prepared really easily and quickly!

The combination of Asparagus and Eggs is always a winning one, which is why, in addition to Asparagus with Eggs, there are many other delicious recipes with these two ingredients! For example, the classic Asparagus Frittata or the Savory Pie with Asparagus, Cheese, and Eggs! And now I just have to leave you with the recipe for Milanese-Style Asparagus!

Ingredients for 4 servings

1.6 kg of Asparagus
4 Eggs medium size
4 tablespoons of Parmesan Cheese grated
15 g of Butter
q.b. of Table Salt
q.b. of Black Pepper

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To prepare Milanese-style Asparagus, take the asparagus and wash them thoroughly under running water, then pat them dry gently and remove the white, tough part from the stem. Cook the asparagus in plenty of salted water for about 10-15 minutes or until tender.
When the asparagus is cooked, drain them carefully and keep them warm. In a pan, melt the butter and when it’s completely melted, add the egg without breaking the yolk. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until the egg white is perfectly set while the yolk remains slightly runny.
Arrange the asparagus on a plate, sprinkle them generously with grated Grana Padano cheese (a type of aged Italian hard cheese similar to Parmigiano Reggiano), place the fried egg on top, and your Milanese-style Asparagus is ready to be served and enjoyed. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

To make Milanese-style Asparagus, you can substitute regular green asparagus with white asparagus, which is a popular variety in European cuisine.

Tips

When preparing Milanese-style Asparagus for multiple people, I recommend cooking each portion individually – divide the asparagus into single servings and cook one egg at a time. This way, you’ll avoid the risk of over or undercooking the dish.

Storage

Milanese-style Asparagus should be served and eaten immediately. However, if you need to prepare ahead, you can cook the asparagus in advance and store them in the refrigerator, then proceed with cooking the egg when ready to serve.