Garlic Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

• servings: Serves: 2-3
• active time: 10 min
• total time: 32 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb fresh asparagus

10 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons olive oil

salt (to taste)

pepper (to taste)

1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (may use Asiago)

Directions

PREHEAT: Bake to 400 F. Bake for12 minutes or until cooked to your liking

1. Heat oil and garlic in a small saucepan over low heat until garlic becomes golden- several minutes (do not burn garlic); allow oil to cool.

2. Bend asparagus gently at a natural point and when it snaps, discard end pieces.

3. Place asparagus on a lipped roasting pan and toss with infused olive oil and garlic, coating all pieces.

4. Line up asparagus and push together, season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan.

Serve at once.