Description
Savory garlic parmesan asparagus bake melds Italian flavors with fresh green spears roasted to perfection. Crisp parmesan edges and aromatic garlic create a simple side dish that tempts diners to grab seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bunches asparagus
- ½ cup (120 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
- ¾ tsp (4 g) salt
- ¼ tsp (1 g) black pepper
- 1 tsp (2 g) chili pepper flakes
- fresh parsley
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal roasting conditions.
- Trimming: Eliminate woody ends of asparagus spears, creating uniform, tender green stalks ready for seasoning.
- Seasoning Fusion: Blend minced garlic, chili pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to craft an aromatic flavor profile.
- Coating Technique: Drizzle olive oil over asparagus, ensuring complete coverage, then sprinkle seasoning mixture, gently massaging to distribute flavors thoroughly.
- Roasting Setup: Spread asparagus in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, allowing space between spears for even heat circulation.
- Initial Roasting: Bake for 7-10 minutes until asparagus reaches vibrant green color and tender-crisp texture.
- Cheese Finale: Lavishly top roasted asparagus with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, returning to oven for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts into a golden, bubbling crust.
Notes
- Choose Fresh Asparagus: Select vibrant green, firm spears without blemishes or wilting for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim Precisely: Cut woody bottom thirds of asparagus to ensure tender, delicious bites that aren’t tough or stringy.
- Spread Strategically: Give each asparagus spear space on the baking sheet to roast evenly and develop crispy edges without steaming.
- Watch Cheese Closely: Monitor cheese in final minutes to achieve perfectly melted golden topping without burning or overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg