Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        asparagus; fresh -- any color
                        water -- boiling, salted
     1/4  cup           butter
   3      tablespoons   parmesan cheese -- grated
   1                    egg; large -- hard-cooked

Preparation:

Wash asparagus spears and trim off tough ends. Place asparagus in boiling salted water and cook until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain off liquid. In a small saucepan, melt the butter, cook over low heat until lightly browned. Sprinkle freshly grated cheese over butter and mix. Spoon over asparagus. Garnish with sliced hard boiled egg.