• Asparagus: 1 pound (500 g, with woody ends trimmed.)
• Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons of high-quality extra virgin.
• Garlic: 1 tablespoon (finely minced (about 4 cloves).)
• Salt: 3/4 teaspoon (preferably kosher.)
• Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon (freshly cracked.)
• Mozzarella Cheese: 1 1/4 cups (finely shredded.)