Parmesan Oven Roasted Asparagus

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Asparagus is one of those vegetables that my kiddos love-and that surprises me! Not every child likes vegetables, let alone asparagus. We introduced it to them by prepping it on the grill over the summer months. Now that the weather is turning cooler, we are moving from grilled vegetables to oven roasted vegetables. Thankfully, asparagus is one of those versatile vegetables that can move from grill to oven, and still be tasty.  One of my go to side dishes has become Parmesan Oven Roasted Asparagus, and I am excited to share that with you today….and there is an opportunity to win with Tony’s Pizza!  Check it out!

 
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We are in the midst of high school football season, and with that comes a constant busyness-the likes of which our family has rarely seen!  With the twins being in the marching band, that means Friday night football, and then Saturday band contests.  Add the after school practices and homework, and our coveted time for dinner around the table is much less than it used to be! But, we are embracing it and loving it.  When we are in the stands, my heart is full of pride.  I am so proud of my boys for embracing this high school life, finding their talent and friendships in the marching band, and being a part of the “Pride of Olentangy”. All their hard work during the week pays off, and I am excited to be spending every Friday night in a high school football stadium, cheering on the Braves and being proud of the band. They have affectionately earned the title of the “Trombone Twins”!

But, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a little extra work behind the scenes, as I find myself meal planning in a different way. I am adding so many easy dishes and sides to our menu-so that’s more time we can spend around the table eating during the week.  Our weekends aren’t as relaxing as the used to be, and we are getting creative and shuffling things around so we can enjoy most of our meals together during the week before we part ways at the high school football field over the weekend. That is where easy side dishes, like the Parmesan Oven Roasted Asparagus come into play.  

Parmesan Oven Roasted Asparagus

1/2 pound of asparagus

3 cloves minced garlic

2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese

Kosher salt {to taste}

Olive oil

Cooking Spray

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil, spray lightly with cooking spray, and set aside.

Cut off the woody, stalky ends of the asparagus.  Arrange your asparagus in a single layer on your baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle the asparagus with sea salt, the minced garlic, and the parmesan cheese.

Using your hands, or a spatula, stir the asparagus around so it is coated nicely with the olive oil, cheese, and salt.  Bake for 8 minutes and serve immediately.

This Parmesan Oven Roasted Asparagus goes amazing with anything!  I served it along side Tony’s® Pizzeria Style Pepperoni Pizza that I had picked up at Walmart. Since our family is so busy these days, sometimes I need to supplement our meals with more convenient food so everyone can get where they need to be. My family LOVES the Tony’s Pizzas.  Our favorites are the Tony’s® Pizzeria Style Cheese Pizza and the Tony’s® Pizzeria Style Pepperoni Pizza.

They seriously gobble them up. They are so tasty, have just enough toppings, and bake quickly. And the crust…..YUM!  The crust is my favorite part of the pizza, and these do not disappoint. I timed the asparagus to go in the oven as the pizzas were finishing.  Even better, there is an Ibotta offer for $1 off of 2 pizzas.  If you are not using Ibotta, you need to be! It is my favorite way to set aside some extra earnings for vacation!

And I have to tell you, this dish is SO easy, flavorful, and quite possibly my new favorite way to eat asparagus! The parmesan and garlic flavors compliment the pizzas so well! Since Tony’s Pizza is made with 100% mozzarella cheese, it tastes authentic AND delicious….making it a natural pair with a parmesan and garlic flavor in the asparagus. Tony’s Pizza has become a part of our football Friday nights as our pre game dinner before taking our places in the stands and on the field at the high school.

What is your “go to” for Football Friday Night?  Will you be trying the Oven Roasted Parmesan Asparagus?  It certainly makes a great addition to Tony’s Pizza!