Asparagus, Oven-roasted

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon lite olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, washed, tough stems removed
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (good quality)
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup course grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat an oven proof pan (about 10") in a hot oven for 5 minutes.
• 2 pour in the oil& italian seasoning.
• 3 coat the whole pan.
• 4 roll the asparagus in the oil to coat all sides.
• 5 bake in 400f degrees oven for 5-7 min do not over cook!
• 6 the asparagus should just be heated through but still very crisp.
• 7 remove from oven, drizzle with the vinegar.
• 8 add salt& pepper.
• 9 sprinkle with parmesan (if desired).
• 10 serve immediately or serve at room temperature.