Italian Baked Asparagus

• 1 pound uncooked asparagus spears
• 2-4 tablespoons butter
• 2

Melt butter in the bottom of a rectangular baking dish. Line bottom with asparagus spears; sprinkle with finely chopped onion, celery, cheese, breadcrumbs and diced canned tomatoes, and season to taste with salt, pepper, oregano and thyme. Cover dish and bake in a preheated moderate oven (375°F-M4) for