Roasted Asparagus in a Red Wine Vinaigrette

Submitted by Avid Wine Drinker

"Nice addition to a main course of halibut or other types of white fish"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 2 teaspoons bacon, crumbled

directions

1. Fry bacon to crisp. Wipe off excess fat with paper toweling. Crumble.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3. Mix all ingredients, except asparagus, in a cruet. Shake vigorously.
4. Pour the vinaigrette over the asparagus and marinade for 15 minutes.
5. Lay asparagus in single layer in a stone baking dish.
6. Pour remaining vinaigrette over the asparagus.
7. Cover and bake for 15 minutes or to desired doneness.
8. Remove to a warmed plate, pour remaining vinaigrette over the asparagus.
9. Sprinkle with the cheese and the bacon.