Oven Roasted Asparagus

Roasted asparagus on a baking sheet with lemon slices.

Tender spears of asparagus tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper and roasted to perfection topped with some parmesan cheese.

Course Sides

Cuisine American

Keyword asparagus, vegetable

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 57kcal

Author Wendie

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese
Lemons for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
Cut or snap off the ends of the asparagus (about 2 inches)
Place the asparagus on the lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, garlic sprinkle salt, pepper and red pepper flakes over top.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Remove from oven and sprinkle parmesan cheese over top and drizzle with lemon if desired.

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Notes

Don't overcrowd the pan or they will steam instead of roasting.

The cooking time really depends on the thickness of the asparagus, you'll know when it's done because a fork will pierce threw it easily. Pencil-thin asparagus spears will take about 8-10 minutes. Thicker spears can take about 15 minutes.

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