Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Trim the asparagus of the tough ends.
Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a sheet pan.
1 lb asparagus
Drizzle the asparagus spears with a few tablespoons of olive oil.
2 Tablespoon olive oil
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Salt and pepper
If using parmesan cheese sprinkle the cheese in an even layer.
¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese
Gently toss the asparagus to evenly coat it with the oil and seasonings.
Roast in the oven for 12 minutes.
Remove from the oven and toss the asparagus.
Return to the oven and roast for another 2-8 minutes until the tips are taking on a bit of char and the stalks are tender.