This roasted asparagus is tender stalks of asparagus coated in olive oil, garlic, herbs and seasonings, then roasted to tender and browned perfection . A 15 minute side dish that’s the perfect accompaniment to almost any meal.

Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. I love to make grilled asparagus , chicken and asparagus stir fry and oven roasted asparagus with plenty of garlic and spices. My family wants roasted asparagus almost every week, even my kids will happily eat it!

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I try to eat green veggies at least once a day, and asparagus is one of my family’s go-to favorites. It’s readily available, takes just minutes to cook, and is totally delicious. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve made this roasted asparagus recipe – maybe a hundred times or more! It’s on our constant dinner time rotation.

This asparagus makes a fantastic everyday side dish recipe , but you can enjoy this recipe for holidays too. Try this asparagus with some of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes like sour cream mashed potatoes , glazed carrots and smoked turkey .

  • Roasted Asparagus Ingredients
  • How Do You Make Roasted Asparagus?
  • Tips For The Perfect Asparagus
  • Quick Tip
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Flavor Variations
  • More Great Ways To Enjoy Asparagus
  • Love This Recipe?
  • Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Herbs Recipe

Roasted Asparagus Ingredients

To make roasted asparagus make sure you have fresh asparagus, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, fresh parsley, salt and black pepper.

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How Do You Make Roasted Asparagus?

For this recipe, first whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Next lay out asparagus stalks in a single layer on a sheet pan or baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the asparagus taking care to toss the asparagus in the olive oil. Roast the asparagus at a high temperature for about 10-15 minutes. When the asparagus finishes, add a sprinkling of parsley and you’ll be ready to eat!

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Tips For The Perfect Asparagus

  • Line your sheet pan with a piece of foil coated in cooking spray to keep clean up to a minimum.
  • Roasted asparagus can be made in advance and reheated, but I prefer to serve it fresh from the oven .
  • This recipe calls for dried Italian seasoning which is available at most grocery stores and typically contains a mixture of dried herbs such as basil, oregano, rosemary and parsley. If you don’t have Italian seasoning, you can make your own Italian seasoning .
  • Roasted asparagus is great as-is, but also makes a perfect addition to pasta, pizza or salads .

Quick Tip

I prefer to use thick asparagus stalks for this recipe – the really thin ones will turn to mush in the oven.

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The bottom of asparagus stalks tends to be tough and woody, and isn’t that pleasant to eat. The best way to figure out where to trim your asparagus is to take a stalk and bend it. Wherever the stalk snaps is where the tender part starts and the tough part ends. From there, you can line up all your asparagus stalks and trim the bottom off in the same spot as where your original piece of asparagus snapped in half.

Cooked asparagus lasts up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

There are a ton of fantastic ways to cook asparagus, but my favorite is roasting asparagus. The heat gives the asparagus a fantastic caramelized flavor and a tender, but not mushy, texture.

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Flavor Variations

There are so many different ways to flavor your roasted asparagus! Sometimes I make this garlic and herb version, and other days I add other ingredients to mix things up a bit.

  • Bacon: Stir in 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon right before serving.
  • Cheese: Sprinkle your asparagus spears with parmesan cheese or feta cheese right before serving.
  • Mushrooms: Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms to the sheet pan along with the raw asparagus.
  • Pine Nuts: Sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts over the asparagus prior to serving.
  • Lemon Juice: Optional for this recipe is a squeeze of fresh lemon juice which brings a bright flavor to the vegetable.
  • Balsamic Vinegar: Drizzle a little balsamic vinegar over the asparagus right after it comes out of the oven.

I hope your family enjoys this roasted asparagus as much as my family does!

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  • ▢ 1 pound asparagus stalks trimmed
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ▢ salt and pepper to taste
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • ▢ lemon wedges for serving optional
  • ▢ cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the asparagus stalks in a single layer on the pan. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the asparagus and toss to coat.
  • Roast for 10-15 minutes, until asparagus is tender and tips are lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve, with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

  1. I prefer to use thick asparagus stalks for this recipe – the really thin ones will turn to mush in the oven.
  2. Line your sheet pan with a piece of foil coated in cooking spray to keep clean up to a minimum.
  3. Roasted asparagus can be made in advance and reheated, but I prefer to serve it fresh from the oven.

Nutrition

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Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Herbs

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus stalks trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • lemon wedges for serving optional
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the asparagus stalks in a single layer on the pan. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the asparagus and toss to coat.
  • Roast for 10-15 minutes, until asparagus is tender and tips are lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve, with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

  1. I prefer to use thick asparagus stalks for this recipe - the really thin ones will turn to mush in the oven.
  2. Line your sheet pan with a piece of foil coated in cooking spray to keep clean up to a minimum.
  3. Roasted asparagus can be made in advance and reheated, but I prefer to serve it fresh from the oven.

Nutrition