Description
This Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan recipe is a simple and delicious side dish. Fresh asparagus roasts in olive oil until tender and slightly crispy, then finishes with melted Parmesan cheese for rich flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and trim the asparagus ends.
- Place asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper.
- Toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange asparagus in a single layer.
- Roast for 10–12 minutes.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Return to oven for 2–3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Finish with lemon zest and lemon juice if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh asparagus with firm stalks. Do not overcrowd the pan so the asparagus roasts evenly. Freshly grated Parmesan gives the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg