In this post I’m sharing how to make easy Oven Roasted Parmesan Asparagus.

Asparagus is one of our favorite vegetable side dishes. I tend to choose the thicker stalks that hold up well on the grill or when roasted in the oven.

Asparagus is also a great addition to casseroles. The worst thing that you can ever do to asparagus is over cook it. Mushy asparagus is not good eats and for that reason I steer clear of the canned stuff.

Well prepared asparagus is a great side for steak dinners, seafood or roasted pork or chicken.

Asparagus is also packed with beneficial vitamins and is very good for you. It is often referred to as a superfood that we could all enjoy more of in our diets.

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Easy Roasted Parmesan Asparagus

How to roast asparagus in the oven perfectly

Do you have to cook asparagus? I prefer to eat asparagus cooked but you can eat it raw too. The tips of thinner stalks make a great addition to salads.

Are there any negative side effects to eating asparagus? Asparagus is very good for you but there is one side effect to eating it that many notice. Let’s just say that when you go “make water”, you may notice a distinctive odor.

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How do you trim asparagus? Use a knife and trim off the bottom “woody” stem area of the stalk. Generally take of about an inch.

How do I store fresh asparagus? Add a little water to the bottom of a dish or glass and place the cut stem area in the water and refrigerate to make fresh asparagus last longer.

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Roasted Parmesan Asparagus

Easy oven roasted asparagus with Parmesan

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Servings: Bunch of Roasted Asparagus

Calories: 74kcal

Author: Julia Jordan | Julia’s Simply Southern

Ingredients

1-2 lb Bunch of Asparagus
1 tsp Olive Oil
1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
Cracked Black Pepper to taste
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
2 tbs Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C)
Trim 1/2 to 1 inch off of the cut stem part of the asparagus spears.
Wash the asparagus and pat dry with a paper towel.
Place the asparagus in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil then use your fingers to massage the oil over the spears to coat.
Next, add the seasonings and grated Parmesan cheese and turn to coat.
Place the asparagus on a lined baking sheet and place into the oven to roast for 15 minutes.

Notes

Do not over cook asparagus.

Use thick cut spears if available.

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