Looking to expand your side dish game? Take advantage of fresh summer produce and make this simple yet utterly delicious Parmesan Roasted Asparagus! Oven-roasted vegetables are one of the easiest and greatest sides to get on your table. In this recipe, fresh asparagus is topped with a hefty amount of shaved Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil before roasting in the oven until tender and deeply flavorful. Before serving, drizzle with balsamic reduction and sprinkle with fresh basil. Now, that’s a perfect side for any night of the week.
Skip the pre-shaved Parmesan here: You’ll want to shave the cheese yourself using a vegetable peeler. As for the balsamic reduction, you can use a store-bought or a homemade one if you have it on hand. To make your own, simmer 1 cup of balsamic vinegar until it reduces to about half, 10 to 15 minutes. Allow it to cool, then use it in any recipe that calls for balsamic reduction/glaze.
To make the Parmesan Roasted Asparagus, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 425 °F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, add 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and salt and black pepper to taste. Gently toss to coat and set it aside.
Place the trimmed asparagus on the prepared baking sheet. Toss the asparagus with ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Then arrange the asparagus in a single layer.
Top the asparagus evenly with ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese.
Spoon the prepared tomato mixture over the top.
Roast for 12 to 15 minutes or until the asparagus is just tender.
Sprinkle the sliced basil over the tomatoes and drizzle with balsamic reduction
Serve right away.
If you are looking for an indulgent yet very simple way to prepare asparagus, this Parmesan Roasted Asparagus recipe ticks all the boxes. It’s fast and easy to prepare; and most important, it’s absolutely delicious. Made this recipe? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Loved this asparagus! My kids devoured it at dinner, asking for more—thank you!
Superb side dish! Made it for our anniversary dinner, and everyone loved it. The fresh asparagus and parmesan combo is just perfect. Can't wait to make this again!
Superb! This dish made our family dinner unforgettable. Perfect combo of flavors and super easy to make!
I made this last summer for a picnic, and it was the hit! So easy and colorful. Fresh asparagus paired with cheeses are a dream!
This Parmesan Roasted Asparagus is a game changer! Made it for a dinner bash and everyone loved it. Simple yet sooo delish!
Amazing! This Parmesan Roasted Asparagus totally blew my mind! My wife and I had it on our date night, and it was a hit! Seriously the best side dish ever!
I tried this Parmesan Roasted Asparagus for a summer barbecue, and it was a hit. The fresh flavors reminded me of dinners at my grandma's. Simple prep and delicious taste make it a new favorite.
This asparagus recipe is a game-changer! I made it last weekend for a family dinner, and everyone loved it. Super easy too.
¡Deliciosa! Hice esta receta para una reunión con amigos y todos quedaron impresionados. Los ingredientes sencillos y el sabor fueron excepcionales. Definitivamente volveré a hacerlo.
Great dish, makes cooking fun. Enjoyed making this with fresh asparagus last night.
Delicious!
I tried the Parmesan Roasted Asparagus last weekend for a family dinner and it was superb! Fresh asparagus alongside my home-roasted tomatoes really brought out the flavour. My daughter was so impressed she asked for seconds - it’s so easy yet looks fancy. Will definetly make this again!
Super easy side!
Delicious! My kids loved helping with the asparagus. We made it for family dinner, and everyone went back for seconds! A hit for sure.
I tried this recipe for a family dinner last weekend. The asparagus turned out perfect with just the right crunch. My kids love the cheese! It's now a go-to in our house, simple yet elegant.
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