Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
20 mins

Servings:
6

Ingredients

Sauce:

2tablespoonsbutter
• 1clovegarlic, minced
• 2tablespoonsflour
• 1cuplow-fat milk
• ¾cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
• 1pinchlemon zest

Directions

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.




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   Place asparagus on the baking sheet and season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly toss to coat evenly.



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   Roast in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 10 minutes for thin asparagus, or 14 minutes for large asparagus.



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   Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until softened, taking care not to burn garlic. Sprinkle flour onto butter and cook, whisking constantly until mixture is golden and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a light boil until sauce starts to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.



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   Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and continue whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat – sauce will further thicken.



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   Place asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with cheese sauce. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.

Use freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, as the bagged variety doesn't melt well.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)