Asparagus:

Asparagus with Eggs and Pecorino Romano
Very quick and quite simple: The perfect spring antipasto!

Minestra di Asparagi e Menta
Asparagus and Mint Soup: The zesty flavors of spring!

Penne with Dentex and Asparagus
Dentex is one of the most flavorful and prized Mediterranean fish, and it beautifully complements asparagus in this rather unexpected variation on the surf and turf pasta sauce.

Shells with Asparagus and Carrots
Carrots and asparagus spears complement each other beautifully, and look well together too in this easy springtime pasta dish.

Sformato di Asparagi
Light, elegant curry-laced flans that will work nicely as antipasti or a main course in a light lunch.

Sformato di Piselli e Asparagi
This asparagus and pea flan will be nice either as an antipasto or a main course, depending upon how big the portions are.

Risotto agli Asparagi
Asparagus Risotto is sure proof that Spring has arrived! And good, too.

Strudel di Asparagi in Salsa di Bietole al Profumo di Rafano
Both rich and delicate, and a very tasty first course.

Zucchine Ripiene agli Asparagi
Zucchini and asparagus are an inspired spring combination.

Asparagi in Salsa
Asparagus in a simple butter-and-vinegar sauce.

Asparagi alla Parmigiana
A Neapolitan recipe, actually: Asparagus in a rich parmigiano sauce with crumbled hard-boiled egg.

Asparagi in Cassuola
Neapolitan pan-sautéed asparagus with prosciutto and mint.

Torta di Asparagi
An extraordinarily elegant torte!

Asparagi al Burro di Acciughe e Prezzemolo
A zesty anchovy-and-butter sauce for asparagus.

Asparagi al Prosciutto
A classic recipe from Parma.

Asparagi in Salsa Gialla
A simple Tuscan recipe with a golden sauce made from hard-boiled egg yolks.

Sformato di Asparagi
A rich asparagus flan that will be perfect for an elegant luncheon.

Tortino con gli Asparagi
A voluptuous asparagus sformato that's perfect as an antipasto or in a light (even romantic) meal.

Asparagi alla Fiorentina
Soft-cooked eggs over a bed of asparagus.

Asparagi alla Milanese
Classic simplicity, with butter and (if you want) egg.

Involtini di Asparagi
Veal involtini with asparagus tips. Quick & tasty.

Risotto with Caramelized Fennel, Asparagus and Orange
The sort of thing you'll find in an innovative restaurant, but it could be nice.

Pasta with Lemon and Roasted Asparagus
Simple and direct.

Salmon Asparagus Manicotti
An interesting flavor combination that could be quite nice.

Minnie Giraldi's Asparagus Sauce
A simple, quick tomatoey sauce that should work well on pasta.

Penne with Grilled Shrimp, Asparagus and Pine Nuts
By Barbara Goodman. I might reduce the rosemary somewhat.

Asparagi di Campo
Cold marinated wild asparagus. Perfect if the asparagus is very fresh.

An Asparagus Frittata
Simple, tasty, and quite nice.

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