Asparagus lovers are now in their element. Fresh, tender asparagus is now sprouting and hitting the grocery shelves. It’s the best of the year.
It’s hard to screw up asparagus. Boiled, roasted, grilled, fried. It’s all good. But if you want to get fancy, here’s a simple but elegant recipe for Cheesy Roasted Asparagus. It’s fast, easy and yummy-good.
Preheat your oven to 425ºF, then line a baking tray with foil or parchment paper. Add one bunch of the trimmed asparagus and the sliced onions to the baking tray, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper, distributing evenly. Bake for about 15 minutes, until asparagus is crisp-tender.
Remove baking sheet from the oven, evenly sprinkle the cheese over just the middle section of the asparagus and return the baking sheet to the oven for another 5 minutes, until cheese has melted. Place the baking sheet under the broiler to bring the cheese to a golden brown, but careful, don’t let it burn. Serve immediately, and be sure to go back for seconds.
Cheesy Roasted Asparagus
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
½ of one medium red onion, sliced vertically into thin strips
2T olive oil
1 t salt
1 t black pepper
1 ½ C shredded mozzarella cheese
