Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

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.

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.

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?

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!

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!

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

• Sweet Cooked Carrots
• Parmesan Zucchini Bites
• Roasted Cauliflower
• Skillet Fried Corn
• Zucchini and Carrots
• Sesame Green Beans

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

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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 tsp salt (I like Kosher salt)
• 1/8 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.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 71Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 46mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g