Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe - NoTimeToCook.com

Start with fresh asparagus, ensuring the tops are tight and not dried out.

Trim off the woody ends of the asparagus, about 2 inches from the bottom.

Transfer the asparagus to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

Lightly coat the asparagus with olive oil, using an olive oil mister or drizzling from the bottle.

Season the asparagus with a generous amount of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.

Add orange zest to the asparagus, avoiding the white pith as it is bitter.

Toss the asparagus to ensure even coating of oil, salt, pepper, and orange zest.

Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet for even cooking.

Roast in a preheated oven at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes.

Check for doneness; asparagus should be firm and slightly charred at the ends.

Remove the asparagus from the baking sheet to prevent further cooking.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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