Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
This is a simple side that works with pretty much any protein - the garlic infuses the olive oil and the parmesan gets just crispy enough on top. Takes about 20 minutes total and uses thick asparagus spears that won't get mushy.
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Ingredients
Ingredients (~6-8 servings)
- ~2 1/2 lbs thick asparagus spears tough bottom ends trimmed
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cooling/Resting Time: 0 minutes
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Mix garlic and olive oil in a small bowl, pressing garlic against sides to release juices.
- Place asparagus on rimmed baking sheet and pour garlic oil over top.
- Toss to coat evenly and spread in single layer.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Roast 15 minutes until tender.
- Sprinkle parmesan evenly over asparagus and return to oven for 1 minute until cheese melts and starts to brown.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.