Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Recipe

This Garlic Parmesan Asparagus is a delicious and healthy veggie side that’s perfect to pair with all of your favorite spring and summer meals!

With melty cheese and savory garlic, this side dish is the perfect companion to all of the main courses you already love.

It only requires 4 ingredients and can easily be roasted in the oven for a quick side dish that’s sure to satisfy!

This asparagus with garlic and Parmesan also features gooey and melty mozzarella for an extra cheesy finish that pairs perfectly with refreshing asparagus.

Fans of asparagus will love this perfect side dish which is particularly fantastic during the spring when asparagus is in season!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND PARMESAN

Covered in a layer of melty and comforting cheese, this is one of my favorite ways to serve roasted asparagus!

Two kinds of cheese and tender, juicy asparagus come together for a healthy and satisfying side that’s perfect to pair with all your favorite entrees.

Since we grow Asparagus here every year, it’s one of our favorite Spring meals! After a few meals of fresh Asparagus, I start making Pickled Asparagus – this recipe shows you just what to do. I just store mine in the fridge!

Especially great during the springtime, you’ll love this simple but satisfying vegetable dish that’s beyond easy to make. It’s customizable and can be altered to your taste with other kinds of cheese or seasonings, or even fresh minced garlic!

And if you can’t get enough recipes featuring delicious veggies, try these Pickled Fiddleheads or Roasted Garlic.

And for a sweet treat after your meal, prepare this Meyer Lemon Bundt Cake or a batch of fresh Apple Walnut Muffins with Streusel.

INGREDIENTS FOR PARMESAN ROASTED ASPARAGUS

• Fresh Asparagus – Whether you grow your own asparagus or have a farmer’s market nearby, this recipe is the perfect way to prepare delicious springtime asparagus!
• Garlic Powder – All I add to this veggie side is some of this organic garlic powder for savory flavor.
• Grated Parmesan Cheese – Fresh grated Parmesan is the best option for flavor and cheesiness.
• Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – Pairs well with the Parmesan and gives this asparagus recipe an extra layer of melty cheesy goodness.

HELPFUL TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper – This helps with easier cleanup and prevents the asparagus from sticking to the cookie sheet. You could also use aluminum foil.

HOW TO MAKE GARLIC PARMESAN ASPARAGUS

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut the ends off the asparagus to remove any woody stem at the base. Arrange asparagus tops in a line on the baking sheet.

   

3. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese over the asparagus.

   

4. Bake for 8-10 minutes for medium size asparagus, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. If you are using thinner or thicker asparagus, you may need to adjust the cooking time.

   

6. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

PRO TIPS

• If you want a nice golden brown crust on the cheese, finish the dish under the broiler for a minute or two.
• For best results, use fresh Parmesan and mozzarella and grate them yourself. They’ll melt better and be more flavorful.
• Garnish with chopped parsley or some green onions or chives for added flavor and a pop of green color.
• Be sure to cut off just the very bottoms of the asparagus stalks. The ends tend to be tougher and more woody, but you don’t want to cut off too much of the actual tender asparagus!

POPULAR SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS

• Instead of garlic powder, get some fresh garlic cloves and mince them. Add as much garlic as you like!
• You can also use additional seasonings like paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, or even plain salt and black pepper.
• Another way to prepare this dish is in a baking dish. Spray it with some cooking oil to prevent sticking.
• Feel free to use other kinds of cheese as well–feta cheese or goat cheese are both great options as well.

FAQs

Why is my roasted asparagus soggy?

This is typically the result of either overcooking the asparagus, or not cooking it at a high enough temperature.

Be sure to check it on the shorter end of the cooking time, and allow the oven to properly preheat before popping the asparagus in.

Do you need to soak asparagus before you roast it?

You don’t have to soak your asparagus first, but doing it for about 5 minutes helps hydrate the stalks and will help them stay tender.

If you soak asparagus for too long, it will become soggy.

GARLIC PARMESAN ASPARAGUS