Oven Roasted Asparagus

For years I steamed all my veggies and when I started really watching the cooking shows on the Food Network I noticed that most of the TV Chefs roast their veggies in the oven.  I especially like to watch Ina Garten and she roasts everything.  I gave it a try and have now been roasting my veggies in the oven for about 1-1/2 years.  Here is my favorite thing to roast.  Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Here's what you need:

1-1/2 Lbs. asparagus, fresh

1 - 2 Tbs. good olive oil

1/2 - 1 tsp. Kosher salt, or as much as you like

1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper, or as much as you like

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Holding the middle and lower end of one stalk bend until it breaks, usually about 3 inches will break off.  Like up the rest and cut them all at the same point, or if you want, do like I do and break each one.  This breaks off the woodsy end and leaves just the tender part to eat.  Wash and dry the asparagus.

On a large baking sheet place the asparagus and drizzle with 1 - 2 Tbs. of good quality olive oil.

 

Next sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat all the asparagus spears.

 

Roast for 7 - 10 minutes for tender-crisp and 10 - 13 minutes for soft asparagus.

 

Serve with mayonnaise or eat just by themselves.  Ever since I started roasting asparagus, I don't use mayonnaise anymore because it has so much more natural flavor than before.

Serves 4

Enjoy!

~Hugs~

Michelle

Here's the handy printable - Oven Roasted Asparagus