Name: Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: olive oil cooking spray; 1 pound fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed; 0.25 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Even the pickiest eaters will love this simple and satisfying Parmesan asparagus recipe. Best of all, it comes together quickly with just five easy-to-find ingredients.

Ingredients

Olive oil cooking spray (or regular olive oil for greasing)
1 pound fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed
cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (pre-shredded will work too)
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (kosher salt is a fine alternative)
teaspoon garlic powder (adjust to taste)

How to Make Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

Preheat your oven to 400F (200C).
Spray the inside of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray, or coat it lightly with regular olive oil.
Place the asparagus in the dish in a single layer, ensuring the spears are not overcrowded.
Lightly spray the asparagus with more olive oil cooking spray to coat them evenly.
Sprinkle the asparagus with freshly grated Parmesan, sea salt, and garlic powder.
Roast the asparagus in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the thickest part of the stems can be easily pierced with a fork.
Once done, remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!

What to Serve with Parmesan Asparagus

This roasted asparagus with Parmesan pairs perfectly with a variety of main dishes, from juicy steak to delicate fish, and everything in between. For more inspiration, explore:

How to Store Leftover Parmesan Asparagus

If you have leftovers, wrap them tightly in foil or store them in a shallow, airtight in the fridge. They will stay fresh for 3 to 5 days. For best results, reheat in the oven rather than the microwave to maintain texture and flavor.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"This was so amazingly wonderful," raves one home cook. "Years ago, a friend served us asparagus in a similar way, and I was thinking of it tonight when I searched for a way to roast asparagus. This was exactly what I was looking for! It is so simple. I will be making it again and again."

"What isn't to love?" asks another. "Adjust cooking time for the size of your asparagus. About 10 minutes was perfect for me."

"I absolutely love asparagus and this is a quick and easy way to make a healthy side dish or even a light main course," says a satisfied reviewer. "I've probably made this twenty times since I found it!"

Recipe Tip

The best way to keep fresh asparagus in the refrigerator is to slice off the bottom of the stems and stand the spears in a bowl with a couple of inches of water at the bottom. Add water as needed to keep them fresh longer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	Fat	Carbs	Protein
46	2g	5g	4g

Full Recipe Information

This recipe yields 4 servings. Adjust ingredient amounts if you wish to make more or fewer servings. Cooking times and steps remain the same regardless of the yield.

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Recipe

Comments

Baking Nana

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

What isn't to love! Adjust cooking time for the size of your Asparagus. About 10 minutes was good for mine. Enjoy!

gutsy

09/29/2020 04:13:11 AM

I used minced fresh garlic and cooked it on parchment paper on a sheet pan. It was the hit of the meal! Delightful!

Mary Ann McCann

04/20/2025 10:35:14 PM

I really don’t like nonstick sprays because they contain additional chemicals and they just contribute waste. So I put the spears in a long pan and very gently drizzled garlic, flavored olive oil over the top of the spears and then tossed them with tongs. Then I placed them on parchment on a jelly roll pan and sprinkled the top with freshly grated Parmesan. (Please do not use pre-shredded cheese; it contains starches that keep the cheese from sticking together, but the starches also prevent the cheese from melting.) I roast, then test. Parmesan is fairly salty. So if I think it needs additional salt, I sprinkle sea salt over the hot asparagus. It’s simple and easy. The right ingredients really matter.

Carla Rosenberg

09/17/2023 06:29:27 PM

Garlic was a nice add! It took 20 minutes to cook. I used shredded Parmesan. It did not melt. Gross! Next time I get a block of Parmesan and hand grate it.

kim

04/09/2020 09:05:34 AM

Great recipe. I used fresh garlic instead of garlic powder only because of personal preference.

Katherine Foxworth

03/07/2017 10:58:02 PM

Very delicious. I simply love Asparagus any kind of way they're cooked. I sprayed the pan with olive oil but I also used a couple drops of EVOO while I was mixing the Asparagus in the ingredients. Also, I sprinkled minced garlic on top of them after placing them in the pan. As a bonus I added sliced mushrooms and cooked them along too. It was very good. The downside: next time I will cut down on the salt. One teaspoon was way too much. Thanks Diane for the recipe.

Pat

04/22/2019 03:09:28 PM

I used garlic-infused olive oil instead of garlic powder. Did not add salt while cooking but let everyone sprinkle with maladon salt flakes to take. That made it really special!

HardyRoast8366

04/21/2025 11:57:15 AM

It's too salty.I added some ground black pepper. I used 1 clove of fresh minced garlic and sprinkled 1 Tbsp. of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavor. With the modifications It's a very good recipe.

juliac14ok

11/30/2019 09:58:58 PM

I rolled the asparagus in a big bowl with olive oil, salt and pepper instead of using a spray. Thanksgiving side dish, was very delightful.

Heather Dawn

07/08/2020 11:38:20 PM

Great recipe, WAY too much salt for my family. It takes away from the fresh asparagus flavor. Second time I made it with half the salt and it was perfection. TIP: if you like to crisp the parmesan, which I highly recommend to bring out it's flavor, increase the temp to 500

Lori A

03/08/2021 08:42:31 AM

I made it in my toaster oven. Lined a baking tray with foil and used olive oil. Baked for 10 minutes turned once. Added the parmesan

Esther Baca

08/28/2025 01:32:19 AM

Was delicious it was easy to make went well with my red wine chicken which got it here as well that is a family favorite never leftovers. When I make it again I will be sure to take a pick to share

Christine

08/19/2025 04:20:34 AM

It was my first time making asparagus and I picked the perfect recipe! I can't get enough of it. Who knew eating healthy could taste so good?

Emily Taylor

06/14/2025 09:52:16 PM

This is my go to recipe for asparagus. It always turns out delicious.

SnappyCup2372

04/26/2025 03:27:30 PM

Excellent, so easy and ever so tasty.

Joseph Adams

04/22/2025 03:19:52 AM

I’ll definitely make this again.

Lavern Mignott-Henry

04/21/2025 02:30:52 AM

This is my first time cooking and eating Asparagus, so I didn't know what to expect... I sprayed them with cooking spray and then seasoned them with Garlic Pepper seasoning. I only had store bought grated parmesan which is very salty so I left it out. I did like the outcome. It tasted like steamed Calaloo to my Jamaican palate. I would definitely have this again. My husband and 8yo daughter didn't care for it though.

Mrs G

04/20/2025 06:02:45 PM

Great recipe. We cook it this way all the time. We line the cookie sheet with a baking liner. Instead of spraying with olive oil, we use 1 tsp sesame oil

Stephanie Flores

04/20/2025 03:11:49 PM

I’ve made similar recipes, but this one’s the best.

Raymond Dean White

04/20/2025 03:05:07 PM

I used Romano instead of Parmesan since that's what I had, and I added some butter to help the salt and cheese stick better. It was delicious

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