5-Ingredient Garlic Roasted Asparagus

• 2 cloves - garlic
• 1 ¼ pounds - asparagus
• 1 tbsp - extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp - salt
• ⅛  - black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Crush and finely mince the garlic.
4. Trim the rough ends from the asparagus spears, and arrange on the baking sheet.
5. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.
6. Roast on middle rack of oven until the garlic is fragrant, and asparagus is crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes.
7. Check to see that asparagus is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
8. Serve immediately.