Cooked asparagus side dish

1 bunch asparagus

2" water

1/2 tsp salt to preference

1/2 tbsp butter

1/4 tsp pepper optional

Remove the woody bottom of the asparagus it will snap easily or we can peel the tough part of the  asparagus stalk using a vegetable peeler.  

Put the asparagus in boiling salted water.  When it is cooked to preference drain it out of the water.  Place it in a serving dish with butter, put more salt and pepper if needed and serve.

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