roasted asparagus

By JacqueDavison

Ingredients

• 4 pounds(1/2-inch-thick) asparagus, trimmed and peeled
• 2 tablespoonsmelted butter or olive oil
• 1 teaspoonsalt
• 1/4 teaspoonfreshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 450 degree F. Toss asparagus, butter, salt and pepper on a jelly-roll pan; arrange in a single layer. Roast 15 to 18 minutes until tender. Makes 8 servings.