Roasted Parmesan Asparagus

Description

This roasted asparagus with Parmesan makes a perfect companion for all sorts of entrees, from fish to steak and everything in between. A simple Ingredients list and a minimal amount of steps makes it both convienent and delicious!

Ingredients

• Olive oil cooking spray, can be substituted for standard olive oil
• 1 pound of Asparagus stalks of the same size for even cooking
• 1/4 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or season to taste

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Spray the inside of a 9x13 casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray. Place asparagus in the dish and lightly spray with cooking spray
3. Sprinkle asparagus with Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and garlic powder
4. Roast in preheated oven until fork easily punctures thickest part of stem, about 12 minutes

Chef's Tip

The best way to keep fresh asparagus for a long while in the refrigerator is to slice off the stems and then stand them in a bowl with a couple of inches of water in the bottom. It keeps for a very long time this way. Add water as necessary