Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic VinegarThis is an easy and delicious recipe to use fresh spring asparagus 1 pound fresh Asparagus (12–14 medium), trimmed and peeled 1-1/2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt and Pepper, to taste 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar Preheat oven to 500F degrees. In a large shallow baking pan, toss asparagus with oil and salt and pepper to taste until well-coated. Roast asparagus, shaking pan every 2 minutes, until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and drizzle vinegar over asparagus, shaking pan to combine well.
– From Gourmet, June 1994
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