Parmesan Crusted Roasted Asparagus

By Foodiewife

Roasting asparagus transforms this vegetable into a level of flavor that has a "nutty" layer of deliciousness. Adding a lot of freshly grated Parmesan takes this roasted side dish to a whole new level. It's simple, and it's so good!

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
• Olive oil
• Kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper
• Parmesan Cheese, a chunk to be freshly grated

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare the asparagus by trimming off the woody ends. Sprinkle with kosher salt (not table salt) and fresh cracked pepper.

Drizzle with olive oil (about 1 tablespoon). Mix together.

On a Silpat Silicon Mat, or foil, or parchment paper (cleanup is easier this way) generously grate a thick layer of freshly grated Parmesan cheese (not the stuff in the green can... that is really cheap).

Bake at 425°F for about 10 minutes. Allow to sit for a minute and serve.

Fantastic!