Asparagus with herb sauce

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 750 g asparagus
• n. B. Salt and pepper from the mill
• 1 pinch(s) of sugar
• 1 tomato(s)
• 2 stalks of parsley
• 1 shallot(s)
• 100 g cream cheese
• 1 organic lemon(s), grated peel, juice and slices

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 40 minutes

Peel the asparagus and trim the ends. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and bring to a boil. Add a pinch of sugar and a slice of lemon. Cook the asparagus for 15-18 minutes. Quarter and deseed the tomato. Cut the flesh into small cubes. Chop the parsley and onion. Remove the asparagus with a slotted spoon and keep warm. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese with 80 ml of the asparagus water. Add the parsley, diced tomatoes, onion, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the asparagus and sauce garnished with lemon.