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This Parmesan roasted asparagus is sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper, and a little lemon juice. It’s simple and delicious!
What’s your favorite vegetable? Me? ASPARAGUS!
My poor husband eats so much asparagus that I’m pretty sure he is shocked when I don’t make it three times a week.
Plus, it tastes even better when grilled or roasted. If you have ever tried my basic Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Asparagus Caesar Salad, or Asparagus Gratin, you know I’m speaking the absolute truth.
So, for this Parmesan asparagus recipe, I’m adding a little zest to the basic roast vegetable but adding lots of shredded Parmesan cheese!
It’s so cheesy and delicious you’ll love how well it pairs with everything from roast chicken to Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin.
Who says simple isn’t better?
Ingredients needed
- Asparagus
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Parmesan cheese
How to make Parmesan roasted asparagus
Roasted vegetables are so easy to make and turn out perfect every single time. This simple recipe gives you all that deliciousness and extra cheese goodness.
- Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper and preheat your oven.
- Trim the ends of your asparagus and add to the baking pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper.
- Mix and evenly coat.
- Bake for 10 minutes, cover in shredded Parmesan, and bake for another 5 minutes.
- Serve warm.
What to serve alongside
My Pro Tips
Parmesan Roasted Asparagus Recipe Tips
- Use fresh, firm asparagus that is about pencil-sized for the most tender roasted vegetable.
- If you can only find large asparagus, increase the cooking time by a few minutes.
- Leave out the crushed red pepper to cut down on spiciness.
- If you don’t have shredded Parmesan, you can substitute shredded mozzarella, but the nutty flavor will be missing.
More asparagus recipes
Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
- To the prepared pan add asparagus and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season the asparagus with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss the asparagus with your hands until it's evenly seasoned.
- Bake for 10 minutes, remove from the oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and put back in the oven for another 5 minutes to continue cooking until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- If your asparagus is super thick, you will have to increase the initial baking time.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I love any vegetable roasted! And I wouldn’t mind going on a warm cruise to escape the winter snow!
Asparagus is one of the only veggies I actually like! Yum!
We love asparagus too and have it probably 2 times a week, maybe more. I’m all about roasting it so YES to adding cheese!!
We love asparagus too and have it probably 2 times a week, maybe more. I’m all about roasting it so YES to adding cheese!!
This is the perfect side dish and the flavor combos – so good! This would be fabulous on the holiday menu.