Roasted Asparagus With Almonds And Asiago Vegetables Recipes Italian Recipes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. pencil-thin asparagus (see Note)

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper

c. sliced almonds

1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

2 oz. Asiago cheese

Preparation

Step 1Preheat the oven to 450°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 15 minutes, until tender. Meanwhile, put the almonds in a pie plate and toast in the oven for 5 minutes, until golden.Step 2Transfer the asparagus to a platter and drizzle with the lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter the Asiago over the asparagus, sprinkle with the almonds and serve with lemon wedges.Step 3Notes: If you prefer to serve thicker asparagus spears, add about 10 minutes to the roasting time.