Roasted Asparagus

 Roasted Asparagus 

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small shallot- finely sliced
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1–2 tablespoon lemon zest  (divided)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Optional:  grated parmesan or pecorino cheese, toasted pine nuts ( or other nut)

Instructions

1. Pre heat oven to 400F
2. Toss trimmed asparagus with  olive oil, garlic, shallot, lemon zest, salt & pepper. Lay out in a single layer on a foil or parchment-lined sheet pan.
3. Roast until just tender, about 20 minutes (check earlier for extra thin ones), depending on size and thickness.
4. Once tender, place in a serving dish and finish with a little squeeze of  lemon juice, more lemon zest and optional romano cheese. Add toasted pine nuts if you like.