Ingredients

1 pound asparagus, washed and trimmed, with the ends peeled if the asparagus are thick
2 tablespoons olive oil, more if needed
1/2 tsp salt, more to taste
Freshly ground pepper

Method

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place the washed and trimmed spears on the cookie sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Gently toss the asparagus so that the oil and seasonings are evenly distributed.
• Make sure there is plenty of room between the spears and place cookie sheet in middle rack of oven. Check after 15 minutes, giving the cookie sheet a good shake, and let them cook another 5 to 10 minutes until they are tender and slightly browned.
• Enjoy hot, at room temperature or cold.