Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of asparagus spears, rinsed and dried with woody bases removed

  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2-3 cloves of minced garlic (or 3 tsp garlic powder)

  • Optional: 2 tbsp of grated Parmesan cheese

  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Chop woody bases off asparagus spears.

  2. Toss asparagus spears with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper

  3. Line up asparagus on a baking sheet (tip: parchment paper makes clean-up easy!)

  4. Optional: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

  5. Roast for 13-16 minutes or until fork-tender; toss halfway through with spatula to cook evenly.