Oven Baked Parmesan Asparagus Recipe

You are going to love this quick and easy Parmesan Asparagus Recipe. This healthy, low carb side dish is ready in just 15 minutes! This easy baked asparagus recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal or holiday dinner, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table. Made with fresh asparagus, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, this dish is full of flavor and sure to become a new family favorite.

Parmesan Asparagus Recipe

Asparagus is a healthy and delicious vegetable that can be cooked in many different ways. One of our favorite ways to enjoy asparagus is by coating it in Parmesan cheese. This recipe is easy to follow, has simple ingredients and only takes a few minutes to make. It is my favorite way to roast asparagus and it makes the perfect side dish.

The Parmesan cheese gives the oven-roasted asparagus a salty and savory flavor that pairs well with just about anything. We love to serve this healthy side dish as a side at dinner parties or as a simple snack during the week. It’s always a hit.

There are so many main course recipes that pair well with this easy vegetable side dish that no matter what you are making for dinner from steaks to pork chops to seafood this asparagus dish will be a great addition to your main dish.

With very little prep even on nights that I mess up our meal plan I can have a delicious vegetable side dish to go with dinner in no time. This simple recipe is a go-to often in our house because it is so easy to make and everyone loves crisp asparagus covered in parmesan cheese.

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When is Asparagus In Season?

It is always best to eat vegetables when they are in season. The veggies taste better and you get them at a much better price. When vegetables are out of season you will pay a lot more for them. Asparagus season from early spring to late summer, which is when you want to look for them in the grocery store. The peak time of year for asparagus is April-June. So, if you are looking for the best tasting and best priced asparagus, look for it during those months.

How to Choose Asparagus?

When selecting asparagus, look for spears that are firm and have tight tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have discolored tips. Look for bright green spears that often have white towards the base of the stalk. When looking at the thin stalks verses thick stalks, there is no difference in flavor. However, the thin stalks do cook faster.

How to Store Fresh Asparagus?

Once you’ve selected your asparagus, it’s important to store it properly. Asparagus is a delicate vegetable and will start to lose its flavor and nutrients soon after it’s picked. The best way to store asparagus is to wrap the bottom of the stalks in a damp paper towel and place them in a plastic bag.

You can store asparagus in the fridge for up to four days. When you’re ready to use it, simply rinse the asparagus under cold water and pat dry.

If the asparagus is starting to look dark green or is mushy to the touch, it is bad. It is time to throw them out or put them in the composter.

Do I Have to Trim the Ends of the Asparagus?

The ends of asparagus can be tough and woody. We recommend trimming them off before cooking. To do this, simply hold the asparagus in both hands and bend it until it snaps. The asparagus will naturally break where the tough end meets the tender stalk. Discard the ends and proceed with the recipe.

Can I make Parmesan Asparagus of time?

This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but you can make it ahead of time if necessary. Simply cook the asparagus and coat it in Parmesan cheese. Allow it to cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. When you’re ready to enjoy, reheat the asparagus in a 350 degree oven until warm. It can also be reheated in the microwave. To reheat it in the microwave, place the asparagus on a plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 30-60 seconds, or until warm.

Do I have to use fresh Parmesan cheese?

You can use either freshly grated Parmesan cheese or the kind that comes in a can when you are making this easy side dish recipe. We prefer the taste of freshly grated cheese, but either will work. It is incredibly easy to grate fresh parm using a grater.

Tips and Tricks for Making Parmesan Asparagus

Do not crowd the pan. When you are roasting the asparagus, they will cook better with a little space between them. It helps them cook more evenly.

Add more seasonings. If you want to you can add the delicious flavors of garlic by adding a little bit of garlic powder or minced garlic. If you want to add a bit of a spice to this delicious side dish then you can add some red pepper flakes.

Use a lined baking sheet. This makes clean up much easier, if you do not have tin foil you can use parchment paper.

Trim the woody ends. It is important that you trim the asparagus ends, which are called the woody ends so you have tender asparagus without any tough parts when eating it.

What goes well with Parmesan Asparagus?

There are many main dishes that pair well with this easy asparagus recipe. With so many low carb main dish recipes to pick from it can be hard but some of our favorites include Zesty Italian chicken, Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, and lemon pepper chicken.

Parmesan Asparagus Recipe Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus spears
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 
• Olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper

How to Make Parmesan Asparagus Recipe

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Rinse the asparagus and then trim asparagus to get the rough ends off the asparagus stalks.

Place the asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet lined with foil. 

Drizzle the asparagus with the olive oil. Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and pepper to taste.

Place in the oven for 10 minutes.

Sprinkle with the cheese and place back in the oven for 5 minutes or until they are tender.