Roasted Asparagus

Roasting is probably my favorite way to cook veggies because it keeps all the wonderful flavors in the vegetables.  The key to making this recipe is simply good salt and extra virgin olive oil.  That's it!!  This technique works with almost all fresh vegetables.

Roasted Asparagus

bunch of fresh asparagus, washed, dried and trimmed

kosher salt

fresh cracked black pepper

1 to 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil


Preheat oven to 400*.  Prepare asparagus by trimming and washing then drying with paper towels.  Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Stir with fingers (this part is fun) to ensure all the asparagus are evenly coated with oil and seasoning.  Bake in oven for about 20 minutes, stirring about halfway through the cooking time.