Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cream Sauce 4.7 (7) 4 Reviews 2 Photos A rich and creamy homemade sauce comes together in minutes while the asparagus roasts in the oven. This easy side dish has loads of Parmesan flavor, yet it tastes light enough to not overpower the asparagus. This recipe is quick enough for a busy weeknight meal. Submitted by France C Updated on January 30, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 2 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil Sauce: 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 Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place asparagus on the baking sheet and season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly toss to coat evenly. Roast in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 10 minutes for thin asparagus, or 14 minutes for large asparagus. 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. Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and continue whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat - sauce will further thicken. Place asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with cheese sauce. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately. Recipe Tip Use freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, as the bagged variety doesn't melt well. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 140 Calories 10g Fat 8g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 140 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 12% Saturated Fat 5g 24% Cholesterol 21mg 7% Sodium 255mg 11% Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 2g Protein 7g 15% Vitamin C 5mg 5% Calcium 184mg 14% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 238mg 5% * 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved