Asparagus Gratin - Brennans Market

Ingredients

• 2 lbs asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
• 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
• 4 slices firm white sandwich bread, cut into 1/4 in pieces
• 1/4 cup (1 1/4 oz) pine nuts
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup finely grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese