Oven Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch thin asparagus spears, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese(optional)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.  Place asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil.  Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper.  Arrange asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.  Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness.    Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.