Simple Roasted Asparagus

I've always enjoyed steamed or boiled asparagus - Until I discovered roasted asparagus. I got it from food newtork. It was intended to be a side dish but my family ate most of it while we were waiting for the rest of the meal to finish cooking. In learned some time ago (food Network again) that lage stalks, peeled, offer a much meatier, flavorful vegetable than the skinny ones.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  fresh asparagus spears
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons olive oil
•  salt (to taste)
•  ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. Lay asparagus spears out on a heavy sheet pan. Drizzle olive oil over the spears and sprinkle salt and pepper. Place in a 400 degree oven for fifteen minutes.