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Home » Recipe Index » Side Dishes » Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

May 24, 2009 by Kara Cook 2 Comments

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Parmesan Roasted Asparagus . . . this is the tastiest way to prepare asparagus, and it is so simple! Only five ingredients, and even my kids love it!

I like to serve asparagus with Fettuccine Alfredo, Grilled Pork Chops, and Chicken Pillows.

easy roasted asparagus with parmesan on a cookie sheet

I tried asparagus once when I was young. It was tough and stringy and I thought “Yuck, how can people like this stuff? It is awful!” And I never tried it again.

Last year I was talking to a few of my friends about gardening and the topic of asparagus came up. I mentioned my bad experience with it and they all told me that I had eaten over ripe asparagus. That it really can be delicious and that I should give it another chance.

fresh asparagus roasted on a cookie sheet

When I saw asparagus on sale for 99¢ a pound at my grocery store, I decided it was time. I purchased a bundle and then came home and started looking for ways to prepare it. I of course started with my favorite blogs! Leigh Anne at yourhomebasedmom had a recipe that looked really yummy, so I decided to give it a try. And you know what, I loved it!

It was nice and tender and had a great flavor. Even my boys liked it. That may have had something to do with the fact that I let them use their fingers, but hey, whatever works, right?

simple roasted parmesan asparagus recipe

If you have never had asparagus before, I think this would be a great recipe to try out. Not only is it delicious, but it is super simple!

close up of roasted parmesan asparagus

How to make roasted asparagus:

Start with fresh tender asparagus. I like the thin ones the best, they are never tough.

Cut off the bottom inch of each asparagus stalk and line them up on a cookie sheet.

Drizzle a little olive oil on the asparagus stalks, then sprinkle them with kosher salt and pepper.

Bake them at 400° for 5 – 10 minutes or till tender. Add parmesan cheese and bake till it melts.

So simple, so delicious!

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Parmesan Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

how to make roasted parmesan asparagus

Fresh asparagus roasted and topped with parmesan cheese.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus stalks (You want to use the thin ones!)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt (I like Kosher salt)
  • 1/8 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cut about an inch off the bottoms of the asparagus stalks. Line them up in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
  2. Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil. Use your hands to rub the olive oil evenly over the stalks.
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Bake at 400° for 5-10 minutes, or just till tender. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese and cook for 2-3 more minutes or till cheese melts. Serve immediately.
© Kara
Category: Side Dishes

Looking for more easy ways to serve veggies? Here are a few our family enjoys:

Sweet Cooked Carrots
Mozzarella Parmesan Zucchini Bites
Roasted Cauliflower
Skillet Fried Corn

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  1. Kristyn

    January 10, 2019 at 5:24 pm

    I love this asparagus! I could eat it everyday! It is so easy to make & a great addition to any meal!

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  2. Amy Huntley

    January 9, 2019 at 3:56 pm

    What a great way to cook asparagus! Maybe my kids will eat it better this way!

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