Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
A simple and delicious side dish featuring tender roasted asparagus spears coated with garlic, olive oil, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the trimmed asparagus spears on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the asparagus.
Sprinkle the minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper over the asparagus.
Toss the asparagus gently with your hands or tongs to evenly coat all spears with the oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Spread the asparagus back out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Roast in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, until the asparagus is tender but still crisp.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the hot asparagus.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 3 minutes, until the Parmesan is melted and slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the lemon zest over the asparagus.
Serve warm.