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Roasted Parmesan Asparagus is the quickest and most delicious asparagus ever! It will quickly become your favorite green vegetable.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
- Quick & Easy: This dish literally takes minutes to put together and cook. All you need is 10-15 minutes (depending on the size of your asparagus.
- A Family Favorite: This is one green vegetable that everyone in my family loves. The grandkids especially love picking it up with their fingers and eating it! It’s a must at our Easter dinner.
Ingredients Needed
- Asparagus. I prefer my asparagus thin. It cooks faster, is more tender and less woody.
- Olive oil
- Salt. I prefer a coarse or flaky sea salt.
- Black Pepper. I like a coarse freshly ground pepper.
- Parmesan Cheese. Freshly grated is best.
How to Make Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
- Trim your asparagus spears. I cut off the bottom inch or so to get rid of the white, woody part of the asparagus or you can also snap off the end.
- Place asparagus in a single layer on a sheet pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss or roll asparagus to coat lightly with oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook in a 400 degree F oven. The cooking time will vary a bit depending on how thick your asparagus is. Thinner asparagus will only take about five minutes. You want it to be fork tender, not too soft.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and return to oven for a minute or so to melt the cheese.
Tips for Making Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
- You can also squeeze some fresh lemon juice onto the asparagus or sprinkle with lemon zest for added flavor. Do this when you are adding the cheese.
- Drizzle with some balsamic glaze before serving.
What to Serve with Roasted Parmesan Asparagus:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to store roasted parmesan asparagus?
Asparagus tastes best the day it is cooked but if you have leftovers you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
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Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
Roasted Parmesan Asparagus is the quickest and most delicious asparagus ever!
Prep:5 minutes
Cook:10 minutes
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Total:15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. Asparagus
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- Kosher Salt
- Ground Pepper
- 4 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Cut off an inch or so from the bottom of the stalks Remove the white woody part.
- Lay asparagus in a single layer on a cookie sheet
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
- Roast in a 400 degree oven for about 5-10 minutes, depending on size of asparagus. Cook until just fork tender.
- Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and return to oven for a minute so that cheese melts.
Tips & Notes:
- You can also squeeze some fresh lemon juice onto the asparagus or sprinkle with lemon zest for added flavor. Do this when you are adding the cheese.
- Drizzle with some balsamic glaze before serving.
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Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 62kcal (3%) Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 5g (8%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Cholesterol: 3mg (1%) Sodium: 81mg (4%) Potassium: 115mg (3%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 468IU (9%) Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) Calcium: 73mg (7%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Tina says
That looks DELICIOUS!!!
Courtney says
this is my favorite, I make it the exact same way other than adding a squeeze of fresh lemon!! Best vegetable ever!
my husband is the same way about st pattys day and I love it, guess it is the Irish in me!
Bonnie says
Love the roasted veggies: i tend to chop asparagus, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers and roast them all together (or grill them YUM!) and then top with parm. cheese.
Another fave: Roast the aspargus as you normally would but drizzle with a garlic-balsamic vinegar dressing
Danielle says
Yummy! I love roasted asparagus. My recipe is slightly different. It adds my favorite ingredient, garlic.
basic roasted Asparagus
1 pound asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 425°.
Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Place in a jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar; sprinkle with salt, garlic, and pepper, tossing to coat. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes, turning once. I usually top with parmesean.
Rebecca says
You must be psychic. I just bought asparagus and was looking around for a recipe exactly like this with the Parmesan. I’ve had it before but didn’t save the recipe. I’m so glad you shared this! It’s a keeper.