Roasting asparagus is the perfect and easy way to enhance the delicate flavors of the asparagus and give the asparagus tips a bit of char. Because asparagus is one of the tasties vegetables to roast, it's impossible not to love this recipe.
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Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe
Spring is here and we are finding fresh asparagus in the farmer's markets and the grocery stores. One of the best ways to enjoy is to oven roast it.
Pictured on the tray is two pounds of asparagus. Listed in the recipe card are instructions for a pound of asparagus. This recipe can be easily multiplied or divided. Roast an extra pound or two to make cream of asparagus soup.
Ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- Asparagus, fresh
- Olive oil
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
How to trim asparagus ends :
- Get the bunch of asparagus and leave them bundled in the rubberband.
- Place the asparagus on a cutting board and firmly hold the tip end of the asparagus with one hand.
- Using a sharp knife, use a slicing motion to chop off 1 inch of the woody ends of the asparagus.
- Make sure that the ends of the asparagus is moist. Don't dry the asparagus.
- If the asparagus is dry, slice off another ½ inch.
Other ways to flavor these perfect roasted asparagus:
- add roasted garlic or garlic confit to the pan.
- After the roasted asparagus in the oven come, add lemon zest or fresh lemon juice over them for a bright, fresh flavor.
- Olives can be added to the pan to add a bit of savory saltiness. Check out my warm olives to bake alongside the asparagus.
- Sprinkle a bit of everything but the bagel seasoning when you toss the asparagus with oil.
Best way to make this oven roasted asparagus recipe:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Trim the asparagus and arrange the asparagus in a single layer on a sheet pan.
- Drizzle the asparagus spears with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, gently tossing to coat the asparagus with the oil and seasonings.
- Cook asparagus in the oven.
- After you bake the asparagus, remove the stalks of asparagus from the oven and toss them.
- Return to the oven and roast until the tips of the asparagus turn a bit charred and the stalks are tender. Keep in mind that thick asparagus spears will need slightly longer cooking times.
Why you should cook asparagus with parmesan
Asparagus is an excellent partner with parmesan since it boosts the flavor profile. Baked asparagus with parmesan creates a combination of crispiness and cheesy goodness. Parmesan asparagus is not only a tasty option but also falls under the category of easy asparagus recipes.
What to serve with roasted asparagus
Crispy roasted asparagus is best served with roasted brussels sprouts, roasted broccoli, roasted vegetables, and roasted potatoes for a grilled yet varied spread.
The combination of these roasted veggies will make you love asparagus and its nutty roasted flavor.
What recipe variations can I try if I have leftover roasted asparagus?
Roasted asparagus is delicious and versatile. If you have leftover asparagus, you can prepare a variety of recipe variations. Cook thin asparagus into a frittata or quiche or prepare asparagus into a savory tart. Freeze asparagus for later use in soups or stir-fries.
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Oven Roasted Asparagus
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Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus (fresh)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Trim the asparagus of the tough ends.
- Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a sheet pan.
- Drizzle the asparagus spears with a few tablespoons of olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- If using parmesan cheese sprinkle the cheese in an even layer.
- Gently toss the asparagus to evenly coat it with the oil and seasonings.
- Roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and toss the asparagus.
- Return to the oven and roast for another 15-20 minutes until the tips are taking on a bit of char and the stalks are tender.
Notes
- add roasted garlic or garlic confit to the pan.
- After the vegetables come out of the oven zest a lemon over them for a bright, fresh flavor.
- Olives can be added to the pan to add a bit of savory saltiness. Check out my warm olives to bake alongside the asparagus.
- Sprinkle a bit of everything but the bagel seasoning when you toss the asparagus with oil.
Nutrition
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Pat Gariepy
A great & easy way to cook asparagus,, just make sure U don’t have the thin / skinny asparagus