Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) fresh asparagus, thicker spears preferred
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.5g) freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Snap or cut off the tough ends of the asparagus spears. If the spears are thick, consider peeling the bottom third.
  3. In a large bowl, toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Spread asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  5. Roast for 10-15 minutes, or until tender-crisp and bright green. Start checking for doneness at 10 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately. This is how to prepare asparagus properly, serve hot, either as a side dish or part of a larger meal.