10-Minute Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
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This Parmesan Roasted Asparagus is the kind of side dish that steals the show—crispy, cheesy, and packed with garlicky goodness. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a no-fuss way to add big flavor to any meal, whether you’re serving chicken, fish, or a perfectly seared steak. Simple, fast, and ridiculously tasty!
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Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables all year long but they are best in the spring and early summer when they are at their peak.
They are a pretty versatile vegetable that can be used in an asparagus cheese tart, cut up and added to salads like this Pesto and Artichoke Salad or Orange and Frisee Salad or roasted with other vegetables like in this Creamy Carrot and Asparagus recipe.They are also great grilled on the BBQ with a little olive oil and salt and pepper.
Star Ingredients
- Asparagus – Look for asparagus that has firm tops and stiff stalks. Leave any bunches that are starting to look wrinkly on the ends or mushy at the top. You also want the stalks to be stiff and not easy to bend. This means the asparagus is past its prime.
- Parmesan Cheese – For this recipe shredding the cheese straight from the brick is the way to go. Or at the very least look for the shredded not powdered cheese in the deli section. And absolutely leave the shelf stable cheese on the shelf! If you can’t find Parmesan, Gran Padano, Asiago, Pecorino or even Manchego for a slightly sweeter, nuttier flavor.
Preparing The Asparagus
The key to perfect roasted asparagus starts with trimming the stalks the right way. You can simply cut off the ends where they start to turn white, as that part tends to be tough and fibrous. But my favorite method is to let the asparagus do the work—just hold each spear near the base and bend until it naturally snaps. This ensures you’re left with only the most tender, flavorful part.
Simple Steps
Once the asparagus is ready to go and those tough stalk pieces are tossed there is not much left to do.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Place the asparagus on a baking sheet or in a casserole dish,
- Sprinkle with olive oil and garlic powder and toss with your hands to coat the asparagus.
- Shred the cheese on top
- Bake for 7-10 minutes or until the asparagus is fork-tender.
Serving Suggestions
My favorite dishes to service this Parmesan Roasted Asparagus with are:
10-Minute Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Trim the stalks of the tougher end pieces and discard them.
- Add the trimmed asparagus to a baking sheet or casserole dish and top with the olive oil and garlic powder. Toss with tongs or your hands to coat evenly.
- Top with the shredded parmesan cheese and bake for 7-10 minutes or until the asparagus is fork-tender. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Notes
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