Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe). This easy side dish has loads of Parmesan flavor, yet it tastes light enough to not overpower the asparagus. The sauce comes together in minutes while the asparagus roasts in the oven. Quick enough for a busy weeknight meal. Use freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, as the bagged variety doesn't melt well.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus

trimmed

salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 clove garlic

minced

2 tablespoons flour

1 cup low-fat milk

¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

1 pinch lemon zest

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Nutritional Information

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 139.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.3g 15%

Carbohydrates: 7.5g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 7%

Sugars: 1.5g

Fat: 9.5g 15%

Saturated Fat: 4.8g 24%

Cholesterol: 20.6mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 817.9IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 4.8mg 8%

Folate: 47.4mcg 12%

Calcium: 183.7mg 18%

Iron: 1.9mg 10%

Magnesium: 21mg 8%

Potassium: 237.5mg 7%

Sodium: 254.9mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 85.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.