Roasted Parmesan Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus trimmed
• 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 1  optional: lemon fresh cut into wedges
• 1 teaspoon olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

• baking sheet
• sauce pan
• oven

Directions

1. Place oven rack on top third of oven.
2. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
3. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil.
4. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until barely tender, 2 to 4 minutes depending on thickness.
5. Place steamed asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet.
6. Drizzle with olive oil and roll asparagus spears in oil until they are coated.
7. Sprinkle with ground black pepper and Parmesan cheese.
8. Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Do not turn or shake asparagus.
9. Serve with lemon wedges.