2 lb Asparagus, Fresh, Any Color Water, Boiling, Salted 1/4 c Butter 3 tb Parmesan Cheese, Grated 1 lg Egg, Hard Cooked 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.