Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh asparagus, medium thickness
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Snap the woody ends off the asparagus and pat both the asparagus and tomatoes completely dry.
  2. Toss the asparagus, tomatoes, and sliced garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Roast on the center rack for 8 minutes until the asparagus is tender-crisp and tomatoes begin to blister.
  4. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the vegetables and return to the oven for an additional 4 minutes until the cheese creates a lacy, toasted crust.
  5. Remove from the oven and drizzle with the balsamic glaze immediately before serving.