If you love asparagus… this one’s for you! Garlic Roasted Asparagus, packed with the delicious flavors of garlic and parmesan and ready in 15 minutes or less. The perfect side dish for any meal!
If there’s one thing my kids really have going for them, it’s that they LOVE roasted vegetables. From Parmesan Roasted Green Beans to Curry Roasted Cauliflower to Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts… they literally always devour them!
And this Garlic Roasted Asparagus is their latest favorite. It’s tender and juicy and packed with garlic flavor. As in… if you love garlic, you will LOVE this asparagus. (And if you love it a little bit less, just use less garlic!)
This recipe comes together quickly and makes a delicious side dish for meats, fish, pasta, or any of your favorite meals. It’s also the perfect addition to any holiday menu! Whether it’s Thanksgiving turkey or Easter ham or St. Patrick’s Day corned beef… this asparagus is the side dish you’ve been missing.

what you’ll need for this recipe
Asparagus – Fresh asparagus is the star of the show! I used one bunch asparagus, which is about one pound. I would not recommend using frozen asparagus in this recipe.
Oil – Olive oil adds moisture and flavor to the asparagus and always makes for the best roasted vegetables. I used extra virgin olive oil, but you can substitute light olive oil, avocado oil or any kind you prefer.
Parmesan – Grated Parmesan adds a deliciously nutty, slightly sweet flavor to this recipe. Since it’s roasted along with the asparagus, it crisps up and adds a nice crunch as well.
Garlic – Fresh garlic adds tons of amazing flavor to the asparagus. Be sure to use freshly minced, not jarred, garlic for optimal flavor.
Salt & pepper – Salt & pepper are the perfect finishing touches and help bring out all the delicious flavors in this dish.

how to make garlic roasted asparagus
Prep the asparagus. Trim the asparagus and spread onto a rimmed baking sheet.
Make the drizzle. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, salt & pepper. Mix well, then drizzle evenly over the asparagus.
Roast. Roast at 400° for 10-15 minutes, until tender-crisp.

Recipe Variations
- Cut the asparagus in pieces for even quicker roasting (and easier eating!)
- Substitute garlic powder or minced dried garlic for the fresh garlic
- Add additional seasonings, such as onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, lemon pepper, thyme or any of your favorites
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten up the flavor
- Add fresh shaved Parmesan after roasting
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs after roasting
- Add cooked, crumbled bacon for a smoky, meaty twist

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Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Trim asparagus; spread onto rimmed baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Drizzle over asparagus.
- Roast 10-15 minutes, until tender-crisp.
Notes
Recipe Variations
- Cut the asparagus in pieces for even quicker roasting (and easier eating!)
- Substitute garlic powder or minced dried garlic for the fresh garlic
- Add additional seasonings, such as onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, lemon pepper, thyme or any of your favorites
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten up the flavor
- Add fresh shaved Parmesan after roasting
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs after roasting
- Add cooked, crumbled bacon for a smoky, meaty twist
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
Honestly, I could make a meal of this asparagus. I love roasted asparagus and the addition of parmesan and garlic makes it even better!
Sheila @ Life, Love, and Good Food says
Perfection! I love everything about roasted asparagus — quick, easy, and delicious!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
I love roasted asparagus but top it with garlic and it become absolutely dreamy!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies. This looks amazing, Cathy!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
I loooove asparagus and that looks positively mouthwatering!
Jessica | Novice Chef says
By far my favorite veggie! Looks awesome!
Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says
I could literally eat asparagus all day every day!
Carole from Carole's Chatter says
Hi Cathy, love this. Would you like to share this with the other participants in Food on Friday over at Carole’s Chatter? I have a weekly link up party – each week there is a different ingredient or theme. The current theme is Asparagus!
You can see upcoming themes in one of the pages at the top of my home page. If you would like to join in the fun please schedule a reminder for each week. The collection starts at 7am Friday New Zealand time – which might be some time Thursday your time – aren’t time zones confusing? Well they confuse me! Hope to see you soon. Cheers, Carole
Natasha says
My oven doesn’t have a roasting setting. Can I broil them instead? If so, on hi or low?