The amount of asparagus to make 1lb. totally depends upon how thick the stalk is and how long you allow it to grow before cutting. Growing Jersey male asparagus will allow much asparagus per cutting.
Saute is to cook something in oil and to keep it moving. It is a fairly fast method of cooking. Saute means 'to jump' in French, so you want to keep it moving the whole time it is cooking. A common...