Polenta with Buttered Asparagus - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 7 ounces asparagus (thin spears)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 20 basil leaves
• 2 tbsp pine nuts
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 2 eggs
• grated Parmesan (for serving)
• 4.5 ounces instant polenta
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 ounces grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter