#1304 - Parmesan Asparagus

(by Shirley McNevich)

1lb. fresh asparagus spears
2 TBSP olive oil
1 tub fresh grated Parmesan cheese
black pepper (to your taste)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Wash the asparagus. In a large bowl, add asparagus spears and olive oil--carefully toss to coat asparagus spears with olive oil. Arrange the asparagus spears on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle black pepper on top of asparagus spears (to your taste). Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of the asparagus spears (as much as you like). Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until asparagus spears are done to your liking (crisp, soft, etc.). Remove from oven and drizzle balsamic vinegar on top of asparagus spears before serving.