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Tuscan Roasted Asparagus
Tuscan Roasted Asparagus - This recipe for Tuscan Roasted Asparagus is one of my favorite ways to make asparagus. It is simple yet full of flavor.
Course
Sides
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
-6 servings
Author
Rob
Ingredients
2
tablespoons
of butter
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
pound
asparagus
cleaned and trimmed
2
tablespoons
finely chopped onion
2
garlic gloves
finely minced
2
medium tomatoes
sliced thin
3
fresh basil leaves
finely minced
1/4
teaspoon
pepper
1
teaspoon
grated lemon peel
optional, see note
4
tablespoons
freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and melt butter and olive oil in a 7 x11 baking dish.
Place asparagus in bottom of dish with melted butter and olive oil .
Sprinkle with onion and garlic .
Arrange tomato slices on top.
Sprinkle with basil, pepper, lemon peel and cheese.
Roast for about 20-25 minutes or until asparagus is just fork tender. I like my asparagus crispier so I check it after 20 minutes