Barefoot Contessa's Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus (about 30 large)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground lemon pepper
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup asiago cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
• 2 lemons, cut in wedges for serving (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 if the stalks of the asparagus are thick, peel the bottom half of each or break the bottom part off.
• 3 combine all the ingredients, except the cheese, in a bowl.
• 4 after combining, arrange the asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
• 5 roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.
• 6 sprinkle with the cheese and return to the oven for another minute.
• 7 serve with lemon wedges.
• 8 **ina garten prefers thick asparagus to thin ones; as they have more flavor.