Parmesan Topped Asparagus
["2 lb. asparagus, trimmed and peeled", "1/4 c. unsalted butter, melted", "salt and freshly ground black pepper", "1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese"]
["Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.", "Blanche asparagus in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.", "Drain on paper towels.", "Arrange spears in a shallow ovenproof serving dish.", "Pour melted butter over asparagus.", "Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.", "Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.", "Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned."]
["unsalted butter", "salt", "Parmesan cheese"]