Name: Oven Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lbs asparagus spears (washed); 1/3 cups olive oil; 4 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Oven Roasted Asparagus with parmesan is a recipe that is almost too good to be true! It is quick, easy and delicious. This is sure to be a family favorite!

This year is the third year for our asparagus bed. Those little babies have given delicious fresh asparagus - we can now cut it for as long as we want!

It is hard to believe that we planted the asparagus bed three years ago! There was a lot of preparation for three, forty foot rows!

The rows were first dug 2 ½ feet deep then about 10 inches of manure were added and drip irrigation was laid - you can see pictures of the actual process in Asparagus Bed.

That was just the prep work!

Then came planting the crowns. I remember opening the box of crowns when it came in the mail and thinking, "What in the world!".

The crowns looked like a ball of spaghetti noodles that had gone bad - reeeaaallly bad!

I laugh now as I think back to my city-girl naivety! I have learned so much - to put it another way - I've come a long way baby!

So, in my anticipation of all the asparagus that is to come, I decided to begin experimenting with ways to cook it.

Last year as we cut asparagus, much of it was eaten raw.

It was delicious but, this year we will be able to harvest a lot more. I am determined to find delicious recipes and not just eat it raw or in scrambled eggs!

I do normally follow a grocery list based on my menu plan and this helps me stay on my allotted grocery budget. And, while I really have been thinking about new recipes, the rest of the story is...

I went shopping while I was hungry! You know how it is when you are hungry and in the grocery store - eeeeverrryyyything looks good!

The asparagus was no exception - with its deep green color and little purple tips, it just seemed to call my name.

And, I answered!

With our family size, asparagus is not a vegetable that we have very often - it is a treat! After it jumped into my grocery cart, the first idea that popped into my head was roasted asparagus.

We have enjoyed roasted vegetables for years and they are so easy even in the oven. Be sure to check out How to Roast Vegetables and Grilled Summer Squash.

Oven Roasted Asparagus Is The Easiest Side Dish

Easy was key! I first started making this dish when we were pruning the vineyard. That means long days and easy meals are a must!

Oven Roasted Parmesan Asparagus is definitely a winner!

Oven Roasted Asparagus Step by Step

Preheat oven to 375 F.
Wash and cut the ends of the asparagus off. Photo 1
Mix the olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper together. Place the asparagus in a mixing bowl, drizzle the oil mixture over the asparagus and toss gently to coat. Not Shown
Place the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet. Photo 2
Bake 10 - 15 minutes or until tender. Photo 3
Enjoy! Photo 4

Top Tip!

Be sure to watch the asparagus and not let it cook too long! If you do, you will end up with limp asparagus which will still taste good but there is just something about a ever so slight crunch!

How Long Should Asparagus Cook at 375F?

Like I said above, the biggest complaint is limp asparagus that comes from cooking it too long.

Asparagus cooked at 375F only needs 10 - 15 minutes to become tender!

What can I Serve Oven Roasted Asparagus With?

Grilled or roasted meats
Fish such as salmon fillets
Add to salads
Try sprinkling over some crumbled feta cheese

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