Oven Roasted Parmesan Asparagus {VIDEO}
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Oven Roasted Asparagus is a simple and easy vegetable side dish with very little prep and cook time. Baked asparagus drizzled with olive oil and garlic roasted with parmesan cheese is a delicious vegetable side dish to accompany your favorite entree! It’s the best way to cook asparagus!
Baked asparagus are springtime’s star veggies, we love to serve the flavorful spears with Blackened Salmon, Lemon Rosemary Grilled Chicken, Fettuccine, Grilled Burgers or steaks, Pork Tenderloin or even with egg dishes for brunch!
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Oven Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
A little unknown fact about me is that I didn’t try my first asparagus recipe until I was in my 30’s…. I eventually found out that my mom despises asparagus, and refused to ever make them which is why I went my entire childhood missing out on this truly delicious vegetable. Now I am hooked and eat them two or three nights a week when they are in season!
This simple recipe for oven-roasted parmesan asparagus is so simple to fix and packed with flavor. It makes the perfect side dish to throw together with almost any weeknight meal, or summer bbq.
No one will be scrunching up their noses at getting in their serving of vegetables when they taste this good!
Buying and Using Asparagus
Just with most fresh produce, you have to be conscious of the quality of asparagus you pick out prior to making your parmesan asparagus recipe.
It’s best to buy asparagus during its peak season, which usually comes during the spring months. You can find asparagus at your local grocery store all year long, the options just aren’t always as good in the off months.
Keep in mind: There is little taste difference between thin and thick asparagus spears, but the thinner vegetables can be a little tougher to chew. The thinner asparagus are more common in grocery stores, so if you want to find thicker asparagus, try visiting your local farmers market.
After selecting the perfect bunch of asparagus spears, immediately store them in the refrigerator, wrapped in a damp paper towel. The longer you let asparagus sit, the tougher it gets. Asparagus loses moisture very quickly and develops a woody tissue if left at room temperature. For the best results, use within a few days of storing.
How To Make Oven Roasted Asparagus
(full printable recipe at the end of this post)
Making your own roasted parmesan asparagus is the easiest way to bring the restaurant experience to your own dinner table. With just a few simple steps, and easy to follow instructions this recipe comes together in no time at all!
To begin preheat your oven to the specified temperature. While the oven heats up, prep your asparagus spears by washing and cutting the tough ends off each spear.
Once the ends have been removed, arrange asparagus in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, garlic salt, kosher salt, and pepper. Use your hands to toss until evenly coated in oil and seasoning.
Now that everything is coated it’s time to let the oven work its magic. Roast in the oven until crisp then remove the pan from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and return to oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
Tips For Storing Oven Roasted Asparagus
Once asparagus is baked in the oven, you can easily store it for later. Simply place the baked asparagus in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It’s great to eat right out of the refrigerator as a snack, or reheated in the oven, or microwave for leftovers dinner night.
You could also cut up the oven-roasted asparagus and add it to your favorite salad for a flavor-packed lunch.
Can I freeze oven-roasted asparagus?
I know we all love to make extras of our favorite recipes to freeze for a rainy day, but unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend freezing this baked asparagus recipe! The results will likely turn out soggy and overall disappointing.
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The robust and fruity flavor of this olive oil is perfect for roasting vegetables in the oven!
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Originally posted April 2010. UPDATED APRIL 2020. We spiffed up this post with more info and better pictures! No changes to the original recipe.
Oven Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
Oven Roasted Asparagus is a simple and easy vegetable side dish with very little prep and cook time. Drizzled with olive oil and garlic roasted with parmesan cheese for a delicious vegetable side dish to accompany your favorite entree!
Ingredients
- 1 pound of asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 400° F
- Wash asparagus and cut off woody ends (about 1-2 inches)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt, koshe salt, and pepper. Use your hands to toss until evenly coated in oil and seasoning. Rearrange in a single layer on the pan.
- Roast in the oven for approximately 7-12 minutes - thinner asparagus may need less time.
- Remove pan from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and return to oven for one to two mins until the cheese melts.
Notes
The thinner ones like above I only roast for about 7-8 mins. but when I get the big fat ones I roast them for the 10-12 minuets.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 112Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 360mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients used.
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I agree – I used to hate asparagus, now I love it. I also used to hate brussel sprouts, but now I love 'em. I take the leaves off the sprouts, put them in a skillet with olive oil, garlic, and salt, and cook until bright green and tender. One option is to add bacon to the dish. Yum.
I make asparagus like this and even my picky eater boys will eat it! I like to roast them almost crunchy.
YUM! We just started roasting our asparagus this year – but never with parm. I'll have to try it this week.
Asparagus are good – I have never been brave enough to buy them fresh and roast them, so I will try this. I'm really loving fresh brussels sprouts right now; another under-appreciated veggie!
This is my favorite side dish for the spring! I could make myself sick eating this~
Roasting veggies (of any kind) is my new and favorite way to make them. Everybody in the family now eats their veggies without fail, so I have to make a ton! So good! My favorite thing to add are pine nuts to the veggies before roasting. You must try this, you'll never roast without them again. YUM!
Renee
Oh, wow! I love asparagus and this sounds scrumptious! 😀
Have a great day!
Sherry
we eat Asparagus at least once or twice a week…we all love it! I usually steam ours, or throw it in stir-fry! YUMMY!
I love asparagus too! I cook it in a frying pan with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic salt. Even my little boys like it!
I have never tried asparagus, but make it a lot. I cannot get past VeggieTales and you shouldn't eat your friends! **and that veggietales sold SEED packets last year shocked me to tears!**
Anyhow.
I throw them on my emeril cast iron grill with peppers, onions, mushrooms, EVOO, and tomato basil garlic Mrs. Dash. I haven't had a complaint yet about the flavor. Texture is a different story: one person likes them CRISP, another likes them softer.
I just started cooking asparagus last year since I didn't think I liked them. Once I tried them and realized that I do like them it became a veggie staple at our home. My favorite way to eat them is roasted with olive oil and kosher salt. Yummy!
You had me at parmesan. 😉 I usually just drizzle a little EVOO and sprinkle on some garlic salt, then bake until crispy. But what's REALLY popular in my area is…
FRENCH FRIED ASPARAGUS!
It's amazing. It's dipped in batter and then fried like a french fry. When you eat it, you have to dip it in fry sauce first. Delic!
Hey Sweet Girl!
I'm not totally BIG on asparagus…(don't know why…I do love most greens) but Greg LOVES asparagus!
In our house…
cooking asparagus is like one of those….
I love and adore you more dishes!
If I cook it…
he adores me more! ;o)
I have always used this recipe from Ina!
Have drenched it a bit too much with the olive oil at times and then it's greasy.
I have asparagus in the fridge…
think I will make it tonight…
so he'll ADORE me more! ;o)
Oh…and I saute bits of asparagus and put them in scrambled eggs…
with fontina cheese…and serve a crunchy slice of sour dough bread with it….OH YUM!!!!!
xxooxx
I am so glad you shared this – I like asparagus but I made it last week and it was so gross. I'm definitely saving this one to try! Thanks! (Here from Jen's.)
I LOVE asparagus too and I make it this way all the time but I use my toaster oven so I don't have to heat up the whole kitchen. I just put it on broil. I have never tried the parmesan part….I will now!!!
Ohhh…I love asparagus, but only when it's roasted like that. I usually just use olive oil and some kosher salt and some pepper…yum!
I love asparagus. My mom made it all of the time when I was growing up. My parents had a huge garden, so what we ate came from there. This sounds delish, I'm going to add it to my list of recipes to try. …I didn't get my parents green thumb or knowledge of how to prepare food. These are things I'm working on learning now…
I love asparagus dont eat enough of it Im defenitley trying it this way.
I make mine very similar. This recipe came from my brother-in-law (I think). Before I had asparagus this way, I too was a 'hater'. My whole family fights over this dish.
I am crazy about asparagus; cook them all kinds of ways, but this looks fantastic!thanks so much!
Rita
This sounds yummy. When I was first married and made asparagus for my husband he told me he wouldn't eat it because he thought all asparagus was disgusting. After some weifery persuasion I got him to try mine and now he loves it! I usually make asparagus by pouring on a little zesty italian salad dressing and adding a few cracks of pepper and a bit of kosher salt, then steaming it in the microwave (gasp!). I think next time will try it roasted and add the parmesan. Now if I can only get him to try brussel sprouts!
We've been making it that way for YEARS! My husband had never had asparagus until we introduced him to it aobut 12 years ago 😉
SUPER easy and delicious.. drizzle with olive oil, garlic salt and pepper. steam.
Lay out on foil side by side.. top with roasted garlic, lemon slices.. close foil and grill on your grill.. roughly 15 minutes.
Wrap in bacon and broil in the oven 😉
I LOVE asparagus
Mmmmmmm…parmesean and asparagus together! Sounds so so so yummy!! I love putting asparagus on the grill during the summer. I just toss it with olive oil, salt, and pepper…but now I'm going to have to add parmesean to that equation!
I do love asparagus, well, as much as I can love a vegetable…and you can't go wrong with a recipe from Ina! 😉
Thank for for sharing…I'll be sure to try it!
I have tasted asparagus made this way and love, love, LOVED it, but didn't know how it was prepared. SOOO easy….I can't wait to make it myself. (My family will still probably hate it, but that will just mean more for me!!) 🙂 Thanks for the post!!
Yum! We'll be trying this over the weekend…thanks for the recipe :o)
This is one of my two favorite ways to eat asparagus. The other is to throw them on the grill, then drizzle with some miso-ginger dressing.
I made this the other night. yum! thanks for the inspiration. easy and fast!
This is my favorite way!
I made this but now can’t find tempiture to bake at or how long.
It was good however it was salty. Instead of garlic salt, next time I will use garlic powder since kosher salt is already used.