27min prep: 2min cook: 25min
Simple yet tasty. The perfect side dish to round out any meal.Notes:
- Thin asparagus is more tender than the thicker stalks. If your asparagus is thick, try peeling off the outer layer with a vegetable peeler before cooking.
Ingredients
Produce
- Asparagus — 1 Pound
Spice & Baking
- Black Pepper
- Kosher Salt
Condiments, Oils & Dressings
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil — 1 Tablespoon
Equipment
Appliances
- Oven
Cooking Equipment
- Chef’s Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Spoons
- Sheet Pan
Prep Steps
- Snap or cut the bottom end off each asparagus spear. Discard the ends. Place the spears on a sheet pan.
Cook Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Use clean hands to coat evenly.
- Place the asparagus in the preheated oven. Cook the asparagus until slightly tender, about [7-8 minutes]. After that, flip the spears and finish roasting until tender and fragrant, but still with a slight crunch, another 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer the roasted asparagus to a serving dish or dinner plates. Serve warm!