{"id":1472,"date":"2010-03-26T13:00:24","date_gmt":"2010-03-26T21:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/topmomblog.com\/?p=1472"},"modified":"2015-03-22T21:37:13","modified_gmt":"2015-03-23T04:37:13","slug":"roasted-asparagus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/roasted-asparagus\/","title":{"rendered":"Roasted Asparagus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Second in my series of super easy asparagus recipes; roasting asparagus, or any vegetable, brings out its natural sweetness. This is one time where thicker spears work better than thin ones so the asparagus doesn&#8217;t get tough and stringy. You can even make these in your toaster oven &#8211; I do.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/2010\/03\/26\/roasted-asparagus\/roasted-asparagus-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1476\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1476 size-full\" title=\"Roasted Asparagus\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shescookin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/Roasted-Asparagus.jpg?resize=567%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Roasted Asparagus\" width=\"567\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shescookin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/Roasted-Asparagus.jpg?w=567&amp;ssl=1 567w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shescookin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/Roasted-Asparagus.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"print-this-button-shell\">\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"print-this-button\" onClick=\"parent.location='https:\/\/shescookin.com\/roasted-asparagus\/?printthis=1&printsect=1'\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Print This!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<!-- Print This Section 1 Start -->\n<div class=\"print-this-content\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Roasted Asparagus<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>I used pancetta here, but noted a number of variations* which I&#8217;ve used, and they&#8217;re all delicious; so pick the topping of your choice to add extra color and flavor after the asparagus is roasted.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1 lb. asparagus<\/p>\n<p>1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil<\/p>\n<p>kosher or sea salt<\/p>\n<p>2 ounces chopped pancetta, saut\u00e9ed until crispy and browned<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\">*Variations<\/span>: \u00a0minced garlic (roasted with the asparagus), add after roasting: carmelized onions, thinly sliced shallots, chopped tomatoes or roasted red pepper, drizzle with fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Directions:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.<\/p>\n<p>Wash the asparagus. Bend each stalk so the tough ends break off. Discard the ends.<\/p>\n<p>Cover the baking tray in tin foil. Lightly spray with spray oil. Place the spears on the baking pan in a single layer.<\/p>\n<p>Drizzle asparagus with olive oil, roll the spears around so all are coated. Sprinkle with salt. Roast for 8-10 minutes depending on how thick the spears are. Meanwhile, saut\u00e9 the pancetta in a small pan.<\/p>\n<p>Remove the asparagus, sprinkle the pancetta over and serve.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- Print This Section 1 End -->\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center;margin: 5px;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\r\ngoogle_ad_client = \"pub-0404035699099814\";\r\ngoogle_alternate_color = \"FFFFFF\";\r\ngoogle_ad_width = 728;\r\ngoogle_ad_height = 90;\r\ngoogle_ad_format = \"728x90_as\";\r\ngoogle_ad_type = \"text_image\";\r\ngoogle_ad_channel =\"\";\r\ngoogle_color_border = \"#F6F25A\";\r\ngoogle_color_link = \"#4DB4F1\";\r\ngoogle_color_bg = \"#FFFFFF\";\r\ngoogle_color_text = \"#000000\";\r\ngoogle_color_url = \"#DC1E2E\";\r\ngoogle_ui_features = \"rc:0\";\r\n\/\/--><\/script>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"\r\n  src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\r\n<\/script><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Second in my series of super easy asparagus recipes; roasting asparagus, or any vegetable, brings out its natural sweetness. 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