2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen asparagus spears or 2 lb. fresh
1/4 c. butter
1/3 c. seasoned dry bread crumbs (I use crushed seasoned croutons)
3 tbsp. finely chopped onion
3 tbsp. finely chopped celery
1 tomato, chopped & drained (optional)
1/4 tsp. dried leaf basil, crushed
1/4 tsp. dried leaf thyme, crushed
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Cook asparagus according to directions (steam fresh). On a 12 inch round oven proof pan arrange asparagus with tips going inward. Microwave butter until melted.

Combine 1 tablespoon butter with bread crumbs. Set aside.

Sprinkle onion, celery and tomato pieces over asparagus. Drizzle whole thing with remaining melted butter. Sprinkle thyme, basil and Parmesan cheese over this. Bake at 350 degrees until brown crumbs are crisp (approximately 10 minutes).