Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus (Printable)
Savory asparagus spears roasted with garlic and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
→ Seasonings
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Cheese
06 - 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
→ Garnish
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
08 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place trimmed asparagus spears in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus. Sprinkle minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper evenly and toss gently to coat.
04 - Roast in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes until asparagus is tender and tips begin to brown.
05 - Remove from oven, sprinkle grated Parmesan evenly over asparagus, and return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts and turns slightly golden.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It's ready faster than you can set the table, which makes weeknight cooking feel less like a chore.
- The cheese gets melty and golden right at the end, so everything stays crispy where it should be.
- Even people who claim they don't love vegetables will eat these straight off the plate.
02 -
- Don't add the Parmesan at the beginning or it'll brown too fast and taste bitter instead of nutty and rich.
- Trim the woody bottom off your asparagus by bending each spear until it snaps naturally; that's exactly where the tender part starts.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end cuts through the richness and makes every bite brighter.
03 -
- Buy asparagus from the farmers market in spring if you can; the difference between peak season and off-season is remarkable.
- Keep your oven temperature steady by opening the door as little as possible once the roasting starts, which prevents the ambient heat from dropping and extending cook time.