Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

Now that spring is here, one thing I am excited about is the wonderful and plentiful selection of asparagus.  I really love this vegetable.  I think it tastes great and it is so versatile.  It can be cooked in so many ways-grilled, steamed, roasted, etc and it can be made into a side dish, part of the main dish, or even part of breakfast. 

Before making this recipe, I had never roasted asparagus before.  I think roasting might actually be my new favorite way to prepare asparagus.  Not only is it really easy, but it tastes amazing!

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

2 1/2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese

lemon wedges, for serving

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Place asparagus in a single layer on a sheet pan. Drizzle asparagus lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the asparagus and return to the oven for another two minutes. Sprinkle lightly with lemon juice and serve with lemon wedges.

Adapted from Ina Garten