Fresh asparagus spears are simply seasoned with garlic, topped with shredded Parmesan cheese, and baked until tender and sweet in this easy spring side dish.
Ingredients
- olive oil cooking spray:
- asparagus, tough ends: 1 pound (trimmed, fresh)
- Parmesan cheese: 0.25 cup (shredded)
- sea salt: 1 tsp
- garlic powder: 0.25 tsp (to taste)
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Stages of cooking
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Spray the inside of a 9x13 casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray. Place asparagus in the dish and lightly spray spears with cooking spray.
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Sprinkle asparagus with Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and garlic powder.
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Roast in preheated oven until fork easily punctures thickest part of stem, about 12 minutes.
