Ingredients

2/3 cup bread crumbs

3 tablespoons melted butter

1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper

1 1/2 pounds asparagus

Preparation

In a medium skillet, toast breadcrumbs with melted butter over medium heat until golden. Remove; stir in parsley, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper.

Cook asparagus in boiling salted water until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain; top with breadcrumbs.