Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         fresh white asparagus
   2      teaspoons     olive oil
   2      tablespoons   grated parmesan cheese
   1                    lemon -- cut into wedges
   1      tablespoon    fresh parsley -- stemmed, chopped

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. 2. Arrange spears in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. 3. Lightly brush the oil onto the asparagus spears. Place in oven and roast until tender, but still crisp; about 8 to 10 minutes depending on thickness of stalks. 4. Turn spears occasionally for even cooking and to avoid browning. 5. Remove spears to a serving platter, sprinkle with the grated cheese and fresh parsley. Serve hot, with lemon wedges alongside.