Asparagus with Truffle

Ingredients

• 400g of asparagus
• 100g of black truffle
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 100g of butter
• 100g of flour
• 500ml of beef broth
• 2 eggs
• 100g of grana padano cheese
• Basil leaves for garnish

Method

1. Trim and cut the asparagus, then blanch in salted water for 5-7 minutes.
2. Slice the black truffle thinly.
3. In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the truffle slices.
4. Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. In a bowl, mix the flour with the butter, then gradually add the warm beef broth, forming a smooth sauce.
6. Add the sauce to the asparagus and truffle, stir and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
7. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with salt and pepper, then gradually add the sauce.
8. Pour the egg sauce over the asparagus and truffle sauce, stir gently.
9. Top with grated Grana Padano and bake for 5 minutes at 180°C.
10. Serve garnished with fresh basil.