1 1/2 pounds asparagus
5 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth
1 cup water

1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup whipping cream
Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
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2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
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1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless Italian bread
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup all purpose flour

4 large eggs
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2 tablespoons (1/4 sticks) butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups lowfat milk
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

3/4 pound asparagus
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
6 to 9 lasagne noodles

1 1/3 cups shredded Swiss cheese (about 5 ounces)
1 cup diced Canadian bacon (about 5 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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