Lemon-Roasted Asparagus With Parmesan

By devogirl

Ingredients

• 2 bunches asparagus, ends snapped off
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves
• lightly crushed and peeled Zest (in long strips) and juice of 1 lemon
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly Ground black pepper, to taste
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 1/4 ounce shaved Parmesan

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a roasting pan toss the asparagus with the oil, garlic, lemon zest, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Roast 20 to 25 minutes, tossing occasionally; until browned.
2. Drizzle lemon juice to taste over asparagus, then transfer to a serving dish, discarding lemon zest and garlic. Sprinkle with the Parmesan. Serve.