Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Olive Oil, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Grated Parmesan cheese
PREPARATION DIRECTIONS:
1. HEAT oven to 450°F. Trim asparagus, snapping off tough ends. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the center of a rimmed baking sheet; spread asparagus evenly in the pan, in a single layer. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2. ROAST 5 minutes for crisp-tender asparagus, 8 minutes for softer asparagus.
3. TRANSFER asparagus to serving dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; serve immediately.
VARIATION
1. ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH PARMESAN: Substitute 1 pound fresh broccoli, large leaves and woody stalks removed, cut into 2-inch long pieces. Follow directions above, except roast 5 minutes, turn broccoli; roast an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
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