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This simple Roasted Parmesan Asparagus is ready in under 20 minutes, SUPER simple to make and absolutely incredible. It's the perfect side dish, your kids might even eat it!
Really, I don't know if your kids will eat it or not. All I know is this is our favorite way to eat asparagus now (along with this amazing sous vide asparagus that's poached in butter).
It's just so simple, easy and packed full of flavor. Because Parmesan cheese guys. That stuff makes everything delicious. For real.
This Parmesan Asparagus is definitely something you're going to want to try...it's the perfect side dish for your next meal.
Try this Oven Fried Summer Squash or these Spicy Korean Cauliflower Wings for other awesome side dish ideas.
Why This Recipe Works
The asparagus is roasted quickly at a high temperature allowing it to get caramelized on the outside without being overdone on the inside.
It's super easy and can be ready in under 20 minutes, which is great for last minute meals.
Trimming the ends of the asparagus keeps the stalk tender and buttery.
The Ingredients
When you're looking for asparagus, try to find stalks that are medium thickness. Too thin and your asparagus may be overcooked, and too thick the stalks tend to be more stringy.
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese will have the best flavor, however, you can substitute the pre-packaged Parmesan cheese if you need to .
A high quality olive oil will result in the best flavor, but again, you can use whatever olive oil you have on hand.
Step By Step Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400F degrees. Place asparagus on a baking sheet.
Pour the olive oil, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper over the asparagus and mix to coat with your hands.
Roast for 12-14 minutes, until easily pierced with a fork.
Cook's Tips:
Trim the bottom 2-3" off the asparagus to remove the stringy part of the stalks.
Use a high quality olive oil for the best results.
Use a lemon infused olive oil
to add an extra boost of fresh flavor to this dish. (affiliate link)
Using fresh ground pepper will add more flavor.
Use fresh grated Parmesan for the best results; however, the Kraft off-the-shelf version can be substituted if you can't get fresh.
You may need to roast your asparagus for a few extra minutes if the stalks are very thick.
FAQ's:
Should Asparagus Be Peeled Before Cooking?
There is no need to peel asparagus before cooking it. I recommend removing the woody end, which is typically the bottom 2-3".
Do You Eat the Whole Stalk of Asparagus?
You can eat the whole stalk of asparagus, but again, I recommend removing the woody end which can be stringy and unpleasant. However, it won't harm you if you eat it.
Rate the recipe and leave a comment to let me know how it turned out!
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Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. asparagus, ends trimmed
- 2 ½ tbsp. olive oil
- 5 tbsp. fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Pour the olive oil, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper over the asparagus and mix to coat with your hands.
- Roast for 12-14 minutes, until easily pierced with a fork.
Expert Tips:
- When you’re looking for asparagus, try to find stalks that are medium thickness.
- Trim the bottom 2-3″ off the asparagus to remove the stringy part of the stalks.
- Use a high quality olive oil for the best results.
- Use a lemon infused olive oil
to add an extra boost of fresh flavor to this dish. (affiliate link) - Using fresh ground pepper will add more flavor.
- Use fresh grated Parmesan for the best results; however, the Kraft off-the-shelf version can be substituted if you can't get fresh.
- You may need to roast your asparagus for a few extra minutes if the stalks are very thick.
Nutrition
Sincerely Miss J
Love how easy this recipe is and you gave me a new way to cook my asparagus. Thank you for sharing.
Danielle
You're welcome 🙂 I hope you get the chance to try it out.
Grace
Not really much this kind of vegetable but his recipe looks interesting and the photos looks good. Will try to have this for my family. Thanks for sharing
Danielle
You're welcome Grace. I hope you get to try it!
Annabel
Quick and easy -I love eating asparagus for dinner. I normally just sauté them in butter but I might have to try with parmesan.
Danielle
Asparagus is so great because it's so versatile!
Kittyslifeblog
Trust me I never tried Asparagus until now 😬... But that looks great... I would love to try this recipe 😊👍🏼
Danielle
Asparagus is so delicious! I hope you get to try it 🙂
Jasmeet Singh
Lemon infused olive oil, I have never heard of that before. I would love to try this. Thank you for sharing
Danielle
I have really become addicted to using infused olive oils - they have a wonderful flavor!
April
This asparagus is so simple and I would imagine so tasty! I really like that it can be cooked in under 20 minutes - perfect side for pretty much any main!
Danielle
It really is the perfect easy side dish.
Miljana
It really is simple, but pretty nutritious! I LOVE IT!
Danielle
Thanks Miljana!
melissa
I am so excited that asparagus season is upon us, it is definitely one of my fave veggies!!! This sounds so simple and delish, love the addition of the Parmesan cheese, who doesn't love that?!
Danielle
Isn't it great? I love asparagus season!
Sophia
This looks amazing ughhhh I need to make it!
Danielle
Thanks Sophia!
Heather Barber McMechan
Oh wow, this would be the perfect side dish to our meatloaf dinner tomorrow night. Perfect combination of parm cheese, too.
Danielle
Hope you get the chance to try it Heather!
Dana Brillante-Peller
We just had roasted veggies yesterday. I'll be trying this one for asparagus this week. Thanks for the suggestion.
Danielle
You're welcome Dana - hope you love it 🙂
Cheese Curd In Paradise
I love this recipe! Asparagus season is my favorite, and I love the garlic in this recipe as well. I can't wait to serve it at Easter.
Danielle
It would be perfect for Easter! Thanks Ashley!
Swathi
I agree with you simple dishes are some time magic. You created that magic with asparagus, olive oil and Parmesan. Result is great tasting appetizer. I am going to try it. .
Danielle
Thanks Swathi! Hope you love it! It's great finding easy time saving dishes 🙂
Dalene Ekirapa
I would prefer to use some lemon-infused olive oil just because of the almost tingly taste. Now I need to roast some asparagus too.
Danielle
Lemon infused olive oil is soooo good! I have orange infused in my pantry right now, but need to get some more lemon!
Mahy Elamin
Best asparagus ever- even my toddler loved it, with the parmesan all crunchy and delicious!
Danielle
Yay! Glad you liked it Mahy!
Priyanka
You are right. This looks so easy and yummy that I am definitely going to try this soon.
Danielle
Thanks!
Rebecca Sanchez
what a delicious looking recipe! it looks healthy too, this will be my family"s new favorite i guess.
Danielle
Thanks!
Bindu Thomas
Looks so delicious. I love asparagus and I'll definitely try this one. Thanks for sharing.
Danielle
You're welcome! I hope you get a chance to try it!
alexandra cook
it looks weird but healthy too. I think i'll do this at home since i wan something new that is easy to make as well
Danielle
Hope you love it!
preet
I didn't know that there's kind of recipe like this, it looks weird but healthy, I might try this at home, thank you for sharing
Danielle
Hope you love it!