italian roasted asparagus

Seattle, WA
Updated on Jul 24, 2023

Roasted asparagus with an Italian flair. Use refined olive oil instead of virgin or extra virgin as it can withstand higher temperatures without smoking.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Roast
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided (refined, not virgin)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

How To Make italian roasted asparagus

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet with foil. Place the asparagus, tomatoes and pine nuts baking sheet.
  • Step 2
    Mix 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add to asparagus and toss to coat.
  • Step 3
    Bake 15-20 minutes or just until asparagus is tender. Drizzle with remaining oil and the lemon juice; sprinkle with cheese and lemon zest. Toss to combine.

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Roast

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