Garlic-Roasted Asparagus

By GratefulSea

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears
• 2 - 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. Place asparagus and garlic in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

2. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring once halfway through roasting. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.