Roasted Asparagus

Name: Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Western
Ingredients: 500 g (1 lb) asparagus, 3 standard Australian bunches; 1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper; 1 clove garlic, finely minced (knife or garlic press); 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp Parmesan, freshly grated

Roasted asparagus topped with grated Parmesan and served with lemon wedges. — Roasted asparagus with Parmesan and lemon.

Roast asparagus with garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper, then finish with lemon juice and freshly grated Parmesan.

By Cookin' KitchenOctober 19, 2026

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Total: 12 minutes
Servings: 3 servings

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
Total: 12 minutes
Servings: 3

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Recipe

Roasted Asparagus

Roast asparagus with garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper, then finish with lemon juice and freshly grated Parmesan.

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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
Total: 12 minutes
Servings: 3

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Ingredients

3 servings

For 3 servings

500 g (1 lb) asparagus, 3 standard Australian bunches
1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 clove garlic, finely minced (knife or garlic press)

Optional finishes

2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Parmesan, freshly grated

Equipment

Oven
Tray
Serving platter
Grater

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 220°C/430°F (200°C fan).
Step 2: Snap the woody ends off the asparagus; they will naturally break at the right point.
Step 3: Pile the asparagus onto a tray. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic, then toss and spread the spears out on the tray.
Step 4: Roast for 7 minutes, or until the ends have a little color and the asparagus is just cooked through. Very thick spears take 10–12 minutes. Keep an eye on them so they do not become wrinkled.
Step 5: Remove the tray from the oven.
Step 6: Toss the asparagus with lemon juice, if using. Pile it onto a serving platter, grate over the optional Parmesan, and serve.

Notes

For another serving idea, pair the asparagus with poached egg and Hollandaise sauce, or serve it alongside toast with ricotta.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 84 kcal
Fat: 6 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 624 mg
Cholesterol: 2 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

Roasted asparagus gets a little color in a hot oven, then lemon juice and freshly grated Parmesan bring a bright, savory finish. Garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper season the spears.