Parmesan Roasted Asparagus is a flavorful side dish that’s easy to make with simple ingredients.

Pairs well with my Pan Seared T-Bone Steak and a variety of other mains.

EDITOR’S NOTE (May 14, 2022): Original recipe published April 20, 2020.

Updated tips, recipe and photos will be available May 15, 2022. Please check back.

Asparagus is a green vegetable that comes from the Asparagaceae family. This vegetable is known for its slender spears which are also called stalks or shoots.

According to the USDA, about 29,200 acres of asparagus were harvested in the United States in 2009.

The small scales on the tips of asparagus spears are actually leaves.

Greener (or whiter) asparagus is more tender than thin spears.

All commercially grown asparagus is harvested by hand and not with special machinery.

Source: foodreference.com

Always snap off (or cut away) the thick end of each asparagus spear.

Thoroughly wash asparagus spears in warm salty water.

Rinse in warm water. and rinse in clear/warm water before cooking.

This simple step removes bacteria, dirt and pesticide.

Read more helpful tips on fda.gov.

After washing and rinsing, pat dry with paper towels.

I arrange the “dry” asparagus spears in a single layer in baking dish. Then, drizzle with a mixture of salt, black pepper and olive oil before placing in oven to roast.

If desired, serve with sliced lemon wedges.

ENJOY!

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