Asparagus is so simple to prepare in the oven, and it’s one of my favorite healthy veggies. How to Roast Asparagus, the quick and easy way to cook this earthy and delicious green veggie.
Prepare asparagus: The woody root end of the asparagus needs to be snapped off before cooking. Take the end of the asparagus between your thumb and forefinger and bend until it breaks; the asparagus breaks (or snaps) where the woody part ends and the fresh delicious juicy asparagus begins.
Place the trimmed asparagus in a large cast-iron skillet or other oven-proof pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Roll the asparagus back and forth to coat them with the oil.
Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the asparagus is bright green and tender when pierced with a fork (the time will depend on the thickness of the asparagus).