Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan and Garlic – fresh asparagus roasted until tender and seasoned with parmesan and garlic. Simple and easy recipe! Delicious!
My taste for asparagus has come a long way since the days of my childhood. It’s always been one of my favorite vegetables. Mom usually cooked it in boiling water till it was pretty much mush. But I still loved it. Sometimes she’d drain it and then make creamed asparagus, which was okay, but not the best. Since then I’ve branched out a bit and tried other methods of preparing asparagus.
I’ve gone from steaming to grilling to roasting. And while all those methods are great, roasting is by far my favorite and the one I turn to most often when cooking asparagus. Maybe I love roasted asparagus because it so simple to do, or because you can easily vary your seasonings all while using the same cooking method. Perhaps it’s because roasting brings out the wonderful flavors found in asparagus – earthy undertones, subtly sweet, light and mellow. I’m not really sure. I just know I like the process and I like the results it gives.
While roasted asparagus can be prepared using a variety of seasonings, I think the my favorite recipe is one that combines garlic with parmesan cheese – like this Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan and Garlic that I’m sharing with you today. These ingredients complement the mild flavors of asparagus quite nicely. But if you’re not a fan of garlic and parmesan cheese, try other seasonings till you find a combination you like.
Be sure to use fresh asparagus and trim the end from each spear. The lower part of an asparagus spear is usually a little woody and has a bitter taste; as such, it is removed before cooking. You can do this by snapping it at the point where it gives when you bend the spear or cut a couple inches off using a sharp knife.
Nutritionally, asparagus is an excellent source of vitamin K, rich in fiber, and low in calories. It’s a definitely a healthy option to add to your diet, whether roasted asparagus or prepared in another manner. Enjoy!
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan and Garlic
Ingredients
- 1 – 1 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus ends trimmed
- 4 tsp. olive oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 4 tsp. grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
- Place cleaned and trimmed asparagus spears in a gallon Ziploc plastic bag or large bowl.
- Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil to asparagus and move spears around in order to evenly distribute oil.
- Add in garlic, kosher salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. Close bag and gently shake or move spears around to coat all spears with the other ingredients.
- Place prepared asparagus on large, rimmed baking sheet (jelly-roll pan).
- Set pan of asparagus in oven and roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or until asparagus is fork-tender. Serve immediately.
This is by far the best way to prepare asparagus (other than grilling). Simple, basic and totally delicious. The leftovers are great to add to other recipes too.
Totally agree! I’ve used this recipe and grilled the asparagus instead of roasting and it’s so good! The leftovers are great in a frittata too.
We love how easy this recipe is and tonight we served it with grilled chicken. Needless to say, there were no leftovers at all; thanks for this awesome twist on one of our favorite vegetables!
Thanks, Dan! So glad you enjoyed it!
I love asparagus this time of year and I have a nice big package in the fridge. This will be the perfect side dish for our dinner. Thanks for a delicious recipe to try today!
Thanks, Denise! Asparagus is wonderful this time of year. Enjoy!
What a quick and easy side dish! I love garlic and Parmesan. Can’t wait til the asparagus pops up at the farmer’s market this summer so I can try this recipe!
I know! Fresh picked asparagus is the best. Hope you can find some at the farmer’s market!
I’ve been eating my body’s weight in asparagus over the last couple of weeks, it’s my favourite spring vegetable! And nothing beats simply roasted asparagus with a bit of Parmesan!
I hear you; asparagus is my favorite spring vegetable too! Doesn’t matter if it’s roasted or grilled, it’s so good
I love roasted asparagus and cook it quite often for dinner. It also a great idea to add garlic and parmesan to it. I bet it gives so much more flavor!
It sure does! Thanks for stopping!
Such a great, simple spring recipe and I bet that it is very tasty as well!
Thanks, Kathryn! We all enjoy it here.
I loved asparagus “mush” when I was a kid too, but as an adult who has eaten amazing asparagus dishes over the years, it’s my absolute favorite! vegetable! I love this recipe because it’s so simple! Loving the simplicity of this! So delish!
Yes, it’s so easy to make. Hope you enjoy it!
There’s nothing better than roasted asaparagus. With amazing flavors of garlic and Parmesan it only gets better. This is truly delicious!
Thanks, Jo!
Asparagus is my favorite thing to eat! Adding parm and garlic is a great idea, So much flavor! Can’t wait to try your recipe!
Let me know if you try it, Sara! Enjoy!
This is a super great last-minute sort of side dish to have the ingredients on hand for all the time! I’m sure it really goes with anything — and it seems so quick and easy to make, too!
Thanks, Amy! We sure like it!
I love roasted asparagus. I can eat it anytime and every time. I love it that you’ve combined it with parmesan and garlic, gives it so much more flavor
Roasted asparagus is definitely my favorite way to prepare it too! Thanks so much!