Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds asparagus 
• 6 servings regular salt and fresh-ground pepper 
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil lemon-flavored extra-virgin
• 2 teaspoons olive oil extra-virgin

Equipment

• frying pan
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Rinse asparagus; snap off tough stem ends and discard.
2. Spread asparagus in a 10- by 15-inch baking pan.
3. Drizzle with plain olive oil, then shake pan lightly to coat asparagus.
4. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
5. Bake in a 400 oven until asparagus is tender-crisp to bite, 9 to 10 minutes.
6. Transfer to a platter.
7. Sprinkle with lemon peel; drizzle with lemon-flavored oil.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature.