Shelly's Recipe

MARINATED ASPARAGUS

Category: Asparagus

2 lbs fresh asparagus
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes

Snap off tough ends of asparagus, and cook asparagus in boiling water to cover 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender; drain.

Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Arrange asparagus in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Whisk together olive oil, sugar, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes until well blended; pour over asparagus. Cover and chill 8 hours. Drain before serving.