Roasted Asparagus

Name: Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, tough ends trimmed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp shaved parmesan (optional)

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Roasted Asparagus

Story updated September 18, 2026

Asparagus has been cultivated and prized since ancient Greek and Roman times. Roasting as a preparation method became especially popular in American home cooking as high-heat oven roasting techniques gained favor in the late 20th century.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

1 lb asparagus, tough ends trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp shaved parmesan (optional)

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2Arrange the asparagus in a single layer and drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper.
3Roast for 10-12 minutes, until tender and lightly browned, shaking the pan once halfway through.
4Squeeze lemon juice over the top and finish with parmesan if using before serving.

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