Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

Even the pickiest eaters will love this simple and satisfying Parmesan asparagus recipe. Best of all, it comes together quickly with just five easy-to-find ingredients.

Parmesan Asparagus Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this deliciously easy side dish:

Oil
This recipe calls for olive oil cooking spray, but you can easily grease your casserole dish with regular ol' olive oil.

Asparagus
Buy plump, firm asparagus stalks with tightly closed tips. The color should be vibrant and unfaded, while the stalks should be roughly the same size for even cooking.

Parmesan
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is best, but pre-shredded will work in a pinch.

Sea Salt
Opt for a coarse sea salt for the best results. Kosher salt will work if that's all you have on hand.

Garlic Powder
Just a pinch of garlic powder adds bold, herbaceous flavor to this Parmesan-topped roasted asparagus.

How to Make Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's what you can expect when you make this top-rated Parmesan asparagus recipe:

Arrange the asparagus spears in a single layer in an oiled casserole dish, then spray with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle the asparagus with Parmesan, salt, and garlic powder. Roast in a preheated oven until the thickest part of the stem is easily pierced with a fork.

What to Serve With Parmesan Asparagus

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How to Store Roasted Asparagus With Parmesan

Store your leftover Parmesan asparagus wrapped tightly in foil or in a shallow, airtight container in the fridge for three to five days. Reheat in the oven, not the microwave, for the best results.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"This was so amazingly wonderful," raves leannmt. "Years ago, a friend served us asparagus in a similar way, and I was thinking of it tonight when I searched for a way to roast asparagus. This was exactly what I was looking for! It is so simple. I will be making it again and again."

"What isn't to love?" asks Allrecipes Allstar Baking Nana. "Adjust cooking time for the size of your asparagus. About 10 minutes was good for me."

"I absolutely love asparagus and this is a quick and easy way to knock out a healthy side dish or light main course," according to Arthur Enright. "I've probably made this twenty times since I found it!"

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams