Barefoot Contessa's Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Submitted by Juenessa

"Adapted from Barefoot Contessa Family Style Cookbook, 2002. Roasted asparagus is so yummy and is good with or without the cheese, so you decide!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs fresh asparagus (about 30 large)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground lemon pepper
• 1⁄2 1/2 cup asiago cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
• 2 lemons, cut in wedges for serving (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. If the stalks of the asparagus are thick, peel the bottom half of each or break the bottom part off.
3. Combine all the ingredients, except the cheese, in a bowl.
4. After combining, arrange the asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
5. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.
6. Sprinkle with the cheese and return to the oven for another minute.
7. Serve with lemon wedges.
8. **Ina Garten prefers thick asparagus to thin ones; as they have more flavor.

Reviews

[Rachel Castle]

Made it just as directed....was great! This recipe went into my personal file, it is a keeper. Thank you for posting. Rachel C.

 

[QueenBee49444]

Easy and delicious way to prepare asparagus. Definitely adding this recipe to my favorites. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Karamia]

Loved this recipe! Simple and delicious. Will be making many more times. Thank you for posting Juenessa!

 

[Samantha in Ut]

Amazing and fresh tasting. I made this a lot this spring!

 

[littleturtle]

For personal preference this could have used twice as much salt and maybe twice as much pepper too, but it was still really good. I made both large and small asparagus and we thought the small ones were better because the olive oil and seasoning can really soak into them. Thanks so much for sharing. We'll definately make this again.