Ingredients

• 1 pound skinny asparagus, ends trimmed (about the same width as a pencil)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• drizzle of excellent quality balsamic vinegar
• parmesan shavings

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 500F.
2. Place prepared asparagus on a half sheet pan.
3. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss to coat well.
4. Arrange asparagus evenly in pan (it's ok if they overlap one another).
5. Roast uncovered for 10-12 minutes until the asparagus begin to shrivel and caramelize on the edges.
6. Arrange on serving platter and finish with a drizzle of balsamic and sprinkle with shaved parmesan.