Ingredients

2 pounds thick asparagus, tough ends trimmed

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons dark brown sugar

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place asparagus in baking pan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Drizzle oil over asparagus and sprinkle with Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

  2. Bake until asparagus are crisp-tender and cheese has melted and is crispy. Meanwhile, in small skillet, heat balsamic and brown sugar until reduced to 3 tablespoons.

  3. Serve asparagus drizzled with balsamic glaze.