Description
Oven Roasted Asparagus Parmesan makes your dinner table shine with simple, fresh flavors that dance across your plate. Crisp green spears get a sprinkle of salty cheese and emerge from the oven golden and tempting, ready to complement any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish:
- Red pepper flakes
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 400°F and slide a parchment-lined baking sheet inside to prepare.
- Rinse the 1 pound of asparagus spears and snap off their woody bottom ends, ensuring only tender stalks remain.
- Transfer asparagus to a mixing bowl and drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil, gently rolling the spears until each is completely coated.
- Scatter ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper across the asparagus.
- Toss the spears carefully to distribute seasonings evenly, ensuring every stalk gets a nice coating of cheese and spices.
- Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each spear for even roasting.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to guarantee uniform golden edges.
- Check doneness by piercing a spear with a fork – it should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a serving platter, optional: sprinkle red pepper flakes on top for extra kick.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the roasted asparagus just before serving for a bright, zesty finish.
Notes
- Fresh asparagus makes a huge difference, so choose firm, bright green stalks with tight tips.
- Pat the asparagus completely dry before adding oil to help it crisp and caramelize perfectly in the oven.
- Spread asparagus in a single layer without crowding to ensure even roasting and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- For a dairy-free version, swap Parmesan with nutritional yeast or skip cheese completely and add extra herbs like thyme or rosemary for flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 206 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 5.8 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg