Oven-roasted asparagus is the best way to prepare perfectly gorgeous green asparagus every time. It’s never soggy or mushy, just tender and crispy when serving. The secret is cooking it for a short amount of time over high heat. This is will help cook the asparagus quicker without letting the oils soak into the asparagus. Toss the asparagus in oil and spices, bake at 400 degrees on a rimmed baking sheet, and viola! You’ve got a delicious side dish. If you’ve never tried oven-roasted asparagus, try this recipe! It’ll change the way you prepare veggies forever.
What Do I Serve it With?
This side dish is super easy to make and it is a delicious complement to our favorite meals. From pork roast to grilled steak to regular baked chicken, it complements each of these dinner recipes! We even love serving roasted asparagus for Easter dinner. Not only does it add beautiful color to the table, but it also has such a delicious and fresh spring flavor. Asparagus can be seasoned in a million different ways. However, it always tastes scrumptious with whatever meal you’re serving. This roasted asparagus recipe is always a favorite at our dinner table whenever we make it for our families!
The Best Oven Roasted Asparagus Ingredients
Bake asparagus at a high temperature to ensure the heat bakes it evenly and quickly. This creates that crisp-tender taste and texture. Simple ingredients for a simple but decadent side dish!
Asparagus – The main ingredient! Freshly picked is best, and thicker asparagus spears give you more to eat. Snap the stems at the bottom to remove the woody ends of the asparagus. Olive oil – Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the top of the asparagus before adding on toppings. Garlic – Seasoning the fresh asparagus lightly will give it extra flavor. Parmesan cheese – Make these even better with a little cheese to go over the top the asparagus stalk. This will melt evenly and have a deliciously cheesy taste. Kosher salt – This will balance out all the flavors and add that subtle salt flavor. If you like a thicker more flavorful salt, try sea salt over top!
Tips for Cooking
Asparagus cooks best laying flat on a baking sheet without layering the asparagus over the top of each other. These helpful tips can help make your asparagus even better. Try using them while making these oven-roasted asparagus!
Removing ends – To remove tough ends, grab one stalk of asparagus at each end and bend until it snaps. It will naturally snap where it starts to get tough. Avoid using a knife if possible. Lining baking sheet – When lining your baking sheet, use a silpat mat or parchment paper instead of foil. Foil tends to make roasted asparagus more mushy.Make room for the asparagus – Place them on the baking sheet in one layer, and try not to overlap them. Give them as much space as possible for even cooking.Asparagus size – Thick spears tastes the same as thinner spears. So, feel free to roast up whatever you have on hand. Thinner spears can be tougher to chew, while thicker spears are more tender. So, just be careful to adjust your roasting time a few minutes.Heat – If you like your food on the spicy side, sprinkle red pepper flakes over top of the parmesan cheese. This will add a bit of spice to your asparagus.
Other Ways to Season Roasted Asparagus
There are several ways to season this delicious spring vegetable. Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella over it, or add a little sugar to caramelize. Additionally, you can use your favorite brand of seasoning salt, fresh lemon juice, or even seasoned bread crumbs. You can also add bacon, garlic, or onions to the top as well. Basically, anything goes! But check out the recipe card below to see how we season our basic recipe. It’s so delicious!
Frequently Asked Questions
Storing and Reheating Baked Asparagus Recipe
Place leftover roasted asparagus in an airtight container in the fridge for five to seven days. When ready to reheat leftovers, you can place them back in the oven for a few minutes or, you can microwave them for about thirty seconds. Unfortunately, the microwave makes them a bit soft, so I would recommend the oven method.
More Delicious Vegetable Sides
If you’re looking for more delicious vegetable side dishes like our roasted asparagus, check out some of our other favorites!
How to Make Roasted Asparagus
Oven Roasted Vegetables
How to Cook Frozen Peas (the RIGHT way)
Oven Roasted Green Beans
Roasted Potatoes
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