Ingredients

4 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed1/4 cup olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange asparagus in a single layer in 2 foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 12-15 minutes, turning once. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.