Roasted Asparagus with Pine Nuts and Parmesan Cheese

This delicious take on asparagus will impress any gentleman caller.

½ pound asparagus

1 tablespoon olive oil

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Wash the asparagus and break off the fibrous ends. Blot dry with a paper towel. Place in a small baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes.

Place the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium-low heat and stir or shake the skillet for 2 to 3 minutes or until the nuts are golden brown. Remove the asparagus to a serving tray and sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts and Parmesan cheese.

Makes 2 servings.

Note: This recipe can be doubled.