Asparagus Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   In a heavy-bottomed saucepan heat the butter and stir in the flour; when it's blended add in the lowfat milk in 3 batches, keeping the heat fairly high and stirring constantly each time, till the mix thickens, before adding any more.
3. 3
   Remove the saucepan from heat and add in the Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4
   Beat the Large eggs and drain the asparagus.
5. 5
   Mix the Large eggs into the sauce and then gently stir in the asparagus and the parsley.
6. 6
   Check the seasoning, then pour the mix into a lightly buttered shallow ovenproof dish.
7. 7
   Put the dish into another dish or possibly pan containing an inch of very warm water and place it on the center rack of the oven.
8. 8
   Bake for about 1 hour, or possibly till the mix is set.