Easy Parmesan Roasted Asparagus is fresh asparagus topped with olive oil, salt and pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese that is roasted in the oven for a delicious and quick side dish.
This easy parmesan roasted asparagus is a quick and tasty way to make fresh asparagus in your oven. I love to make this recipe as a spring or summer side or any time of the year even.
Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies and topped with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh parmesan and roasted in the oven, you have an amazing veggie side. And cheese makes everything better, amirite?
Table of Contents
Ingredients
- fresh asparagus
- non-stick cooking spray if you do not have an oil mister
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- fresh parmesan cheese, grated (You can also use the already grated cheese in the container, but I would use a little less.)
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Step 1: Grate parmesan cheese and set aside.
Step 2. Preheat oven to 450°F.
Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or a large baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
Step 3: Rinse asparagus with water and drain on paper towels.
Step 4: Grab about 1/4 of the asparagus bunch in your hands at a time.
Step 5: With both hands, snap the ends off of the asparagus and then place in your prepared baking dish or on your baking sheet. Repeat until finished.
You can also cut the ends right above where the stalks turn from white to green instead of snapping them off.
Step 6: Drizzle olive oil evenly over the asparagus.
Step 7: Add salt and pepper.
Step 8: Sprinkle grated parmesan over the asparagus.
Step 9: Bake for 15-20 minutes until asparagus is lightly browned.
For thick asparagus spears (about 3/4 inch to 1 inch thick), you may need to bake them for 20-25 minutes.
Step 10: Serve and enjoy!
Hint: I like to use an oil mister to spray my baking dish. If you don’t have one, non-stick cooking spray works too!
Equipment
- 9 x 13-inch baking dish or pan (Or a large baking sheet)
- Oil mister, optional
- cheese grater
Storage
Store leftover asparagus covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Roasted asparagus can be frozen up to 3 months in an airtight freezer bag or container.
Top tip
For thick asparagus spears (about 3/4 inch to 1 inch thick), you may need to bake them for 20-25 minutes.
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Easy Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Equipment
- 9 x 13-inch baking dish or pan (Or a large baking sheet)
- Oil mister, optional
- cheese grater
Ingredients
- 6 oz (175g) fresh asparagus
- non-stick cooking spray (if you do not have an oil mister)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup (67g) fresh parmesan cheese, grated If you're using the powdered grated parmesan from a container or jar, I would use 1/2 cup.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Grate parmesan cheese and set aside.
- Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or a large baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
- Rinse asparagus with water and drain on paper towels.
- Grab about 1/4 of the asparagus bunch in your hands at a time. With both hands, snap off the ends of the asparagus and then place in your prepared baking dish or on your baking sheet. Repeat until done.You can also cut the ends right above where the stalks turn from white to green instead of snapping them off.
- Drizzle olive oil evenly over the asparagus.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan over the asparagus.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until asparagus is lightly browned. (For thick asparagus spears (about 3/4 inch to 1 inch thick), you may need to bake them for 20-25 minutes.)
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Sometimes trying to fit your veggies into a busy weeknight meal can be challenging. Because this recipe is so quick and easy, it really helps! I love to pair this asparagus with my best Italian meatloaf. My family loves the two together.
Let me know if you try this recipe in the comments below. I would love to hear from you!
Sweet regards,
Michele
OMG!!! I saw this recipe pop up on my feed on social media and Bang!!! I HAD to make asparagus with parmesan cheese… it just sounded so delicious. Think about it people parmesan cheese ( any cheese for that matter lol 😆) and with asparagus even?? I am in, so I made it… Let me tell you, it does NOT disappoint. I even baked mine about 2-3 minutes longer to make it crispy, and well you know burnt cheese ? Yes please! 😆 🧀 you will love this awesome cheesy and easy roasted parmesan asparagus –
Side Note: The more cheese the better in my opinion.
Thank you so much to Michele for sharing such a simple and yummy side dish recipe that goes with any meal.
Thank you Cheryl!! So happy you liked this recipe.
My husband and I both love asparagus, so had to try this! It is wonderful. Great job Michele! The only thing I would change is no salt. But, that is my personal preference. It will be a new favorite!!
So glad you liked it! One of my favorites for sure. 😀