Asparagus with Parmesan Crust

Name: Asparagus with Parmesan Crust
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb thin asparagus spears; 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 oz shaved Parmesan cheese; Ground Black Pepper, freshly to taste; 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar, or, to taste

This asparagus with Parmesan crust is seasoned with olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, and balsamic vinegar for a simple and healthy side dish.

Brooke1999

Prep10 min

Cook15 min

Total25 min

Servings4

Difficultyeasy

AmericanDinner / SupperSides

Ingredients

1 lbthin asparagus spears
1 tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oil
1 ozshaved Parmesan cheese
Ground Black Pepper, freshly to taste
0.25 cupbalsamic vinegar, or, to taste

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2
Place asparagus spears on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat evenly. Arrange asparagus spears in a single layer. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over asparagus and season with freshly ground black pepper.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and asparagus is tender but crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve hot on warm plates, sprinkling with balsamic vinegar.