I just bought the thinnish U.K. variety, 2 packs, from Asda.
Not saying my way is best, but I don’t actually use a recipe* any more - just simmer the asparagus until tender, about 4 mins, then use the asparagus water with a chicken or veg stock cube for the risotto, some finely chopped onion sweated in olive oil and butter, then rice added until it starts crackling, good splash of white wine, let it absorb that, then slosh in the stock and simmer.
I don’t do the endless adding of stock bit by bit and stirring any more - just keep an eye on the sauté pan, give a stir every few mins and top up stock if necessary.
Near the end, add chopped up asparagus, discarding any woody bits, stir in a little butter, add some grated cheese. Lid on pan, heat off, let it absorb any remaining stock for a few minutes.
*first recipe I tried, didn’t even use the water the asparagus was simmered in for stock - I found that mystifying. Why on earth wouldn’t you?