Tuscan Style Roasted Asparagus

By charlotteh371

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 1-1/2
• pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1-1/2 1-1/2
• cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 3 3
• tablespoons pine nuts
• 3 3
• tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 2
• garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1
• teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 1/2
• teaspoon pepper
• 1 1
• tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/3 1/3
• cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1
• teaspoon grated lemon peel

Preparation

Step 1

Place the asparagus, tomatoes and pine nuts on a foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Mix 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add to asparagus and toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or just until asparagus is tender. Drizzle with remaining oil and lemon juice; sprinkle with cheese and lemon peel. Toss to combine. Yield: 8 servings.