Roasted Asparagus With Parmesan & Lemon

INGREDIENTS

1 pound fresh asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
¼-½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1 lemon

METHOD

Preheat oven to 375 F. Trim the tough, stalky ends off of the asparagus and rinse well. Place trimmed asparagus in an even layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and give the pan a shake to season all sides of the asparagus. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until asparagus is tender. (This may take longer, depending on the thickness of the asparagus.) Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle asparagus with shredded Parmesan and the zest of 1 lemon. If desired, dress the asparagus with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice as well.