Ingredients
1 pound asparagus
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt (to taste)
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (loosely packed, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Trim woody ends from asparagus (peel lower stalks if desired).
- Arrange asparagus on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over the spears.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until asparagus is tender-crisp and Parmesan is golden.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add garlic powder or minced garlic for extra flavor.
- Squeeze lemon juice before baking for brightness.
- Swap Parmesan with pecorino, fontina, or Gruyère.
- Top with breadcrumbs for crunch.
- Try adding pine nuts or almonds for texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pound (about 4–6 spears)
- Calories: 137
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
